A 47-year-old member asked:
could magnesium citrate help me use the bathroom?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: It is an effective laxative.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is magnesium citrate taken for?
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Dr. Olukayode Awosika answered
Psychiatry 30 years experience
Constipated?: It is used for treating magnesium deficiency states and it is also a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours. This is why it is used for bowel preparation for colonoscopy and surgery.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it okay to eat a few hours after taking magnesium citrate?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Safe: Safe.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take both benefiber and magnesium citrate?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Safe: Safe.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Is magnesium citrate effective if flat?
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
Preventive Medicine 73 years experience
Yes: I presume you are referring to a "fizzy drink" that contains magnesium. The fizziness does not matter.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Can you please tell me how magnesium and magnesium citrate differ?
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Dr. Jeremy Gitomer answered
Nephrology and Dialysis 29 years experience
Cofactors: Magnesium has 2 positive charges and must be bound to something that has 2 negative charges when made. Magnesium can be bound to citrate, protein, sulfate and oxide. Each different formulation has differences in tolerability---citrate increases stooling and is used for constipation. Protein, oxide may allow better absorption and less diarrhea. Sulfate is a cofactor for IV magnesium.
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