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Took magnesium citrate (300ml) & now worried because i take a daily magnesium oxide supplement. i feel very nauseous & my stomach hurts after drinking the mag.citrate. will this lead to hypermagnesemia? my serum lvl was 2.3 last year. i'm worried.

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Probably ok: Skip your daily magnesium today and tomorrow. The nausea and cramping likely due to effect of mag citrate.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/12/2015

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Unlikely: Your symptoms are likely related to using the mg citrate as a laxative. A1 time occurrence is unlikely to increase your magnesium level. If you continue to feel unwell, get a magnesium level done. All the best!

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

Took magnesium citrate (300ml) & now worried because i take a daily magnesium oxide supplement. i feel very nauseous & my stomach hurts after drinking the mag.citrate. will this lead to hypermagnesemia? my serum lvl was 2.3 last year. i'm worried.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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