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If i have magnesium deficiency due to prilosec, how long after discontinuing prilosec until my magnesium levels return to normal? almost immediately?

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On: Average it takes about 1 week for your magnesium. It may reoccur with rechallenge and also other PPI will cause low Magnesium.

Answered 1/17/2016

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