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Hi i have drank epsome salt for constipation however i may be 3months pregnant is it safe? wat could happen so far nothing has happened and it's the s
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Magnesium: Magnesium salts can cause relaxation of smooth muscle, which may be worrisome in someone who's pregnant. Your chances of having a poor outcome depend largely on the dose of epsom salt you took, and how much you absorbed. Please ask your doctor to check to make sure you're ok.
Answered 5/1/2015
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