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Does milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) produce cramps?

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It can rarely: It rarely can cause cramps, as it also causes nausea and vomiting in some, but it well tolerated in recommended quantites.

Dr Chow agreed

Answered 9/25/2019

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