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IV magnesium sulfate
Magnesium sulfate is an intravenous medication that relaxes smooth muscles and decreases nerve excitability. It can be used to prevent preterm labor and to prevent seizures from occurring. It is the preferred treatment of seizures in pregnant or post-partum women.
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A 42-year old asked:
Can magnesium sulfate (iv) relax the baby too much and cause important organs to fail?
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How long is the withdrawal of magnesium sulfate?
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A 38-year old asked:
What do you use magnesium sulfate for?
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A 38-year old asked:
What does magnesium sulfate make you feel so hot?
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A 39-year old asked:
What are the signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity and its antidote?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Is it okay to take 1000mg glucosamine hydrochloride and 200mg of magnesium sulfate? I am 17years old, male. thank you :)
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A 32-year old asked:
Could use your help docs! a friend drank water with magnesium sulfate every day and she lost a lot of weight rapidly. Why?
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A 44-year old asked:
Why are Depakote and magnesium sulfate infused for headaches?
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A 33-year old asked:
Side effects to magnesium sulfate for labor?
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A 33-year old asked:
What is the treatment for magnesium sulfate overdose?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is nifedipine or magnesium sulfate better for labor?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can magnesium sulfate overdose cause long term cardiac problems?
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A 31-year old asked:
Can a magnesium sulfate overdose cause long term heart problems?
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A 44-year old asked:
Are medicines like magnesium sulfate and steroids proved safe in pregnancy?
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A 45-year old asked:
Is it safe to ingest magnesium sulfate(epsom salt)?
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A 49-year old asked:
Please explain if it is safe to intake magnesium sulfate(epsom salt)?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are there any serious side effects to the mother and/or baby due to using magnesium sulfate?
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A 53-year old female asked:
Can a saline solution of magnesium sulfate prevent blood clots?
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A 29-year old male asked:
I would like to try magnesium supplement. What is the difference between magnesium sulfate, oxide, gluconate and aspartate. Are they all the same?
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A 39-year old asked:
What causes pulmonary edema on magnesium sulfate for early labor?
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A 38-year old female asked:
37 F occasional Tachycardia. Will magnesium supplement help during an episode? If so, which type of magnesium (oxide sulfate ect) and what dose?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Hello - I take Adderall and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) daily. May I take a magnesium oxide/zinc sulfate/calcium carbonate supplement?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Is it okay to use magnesium sulfate or laxative a few hours before drinking contrast for CT of abdo & pelvis. Softeners & enema last night didn't work?
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A 26-year old asked:
Is there anything wrong with taking 1000mg/day of magnesium while i'm pregnant?
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A 18-year old male asked:
I'm 18 and im wondering if I can take nature made magnesium tablets and I wonder do I chew or swallow?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I'm taking now Magnesium Taurate because I read is good for fast heartbeats cause by anxiety but I'm not sure if it's safe to take 250mg a day? Thanks
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A 29-year old female asked:
I'm a woman 29 years old and I would like to know if taking daily 400mg of magnesium glycinate is ok. I can't find 250mg anywhere. Thanks?
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A 27-year old male asked:
Im low on magnesium from poor diet. Ive started eating 400-500mg of magnesium from food per day will this be enough to replenish my mag?
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A 31-year old male asked:
I'm currently taking 40mg Prozac (fluoxetine) daily and i'm wondering if it's depleting the magnesium in my body?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I'm a 38 year old male & i just bought magnesium supplements & i want to know what is the safest dosage to take for me.
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