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Magnesium sulfate

Magnesium sulfate

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Magnesium sulfate is a mineral which is a kind of nutritional agent (nutritional or metabolic agent).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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IV magnesium sulfate

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Common

Drowsiness
Flushing
Excessive sweating
Visual changes
Reduced reflexes
Low blood pressure
Change in vision

Serious

Fluid in the lungs

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What do you use magnesium sulfate for?

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What are the signs of magnesium sulfate toxicity and its antidote?

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Is it okay to take 1000mg glucosamine hydrochloride and 200mg of magnesium sulfate? I am 17years old, male. thank you :)

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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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Why are Depakote and magnesium sulfate infused for headaches?

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Can a magnesium sulfate overdose cause long term heart problems?

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Are medicines like magnesium sulfate and steroids proved safe in pregnancy?

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Is it safe to ingest magnesium sulfate(epsom salt)?

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Please explain if it is safe to intake magnesium sulfate(epsom salt)?

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Are there any serious side effects to the mother and/or baby due to using magnesium sulfate?

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Can a saline solution of magnesium sulfate prevent blood clots?

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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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What causes pulmonary edema on magnesium sulfate for early labor?

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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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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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Hello - I take Adderall and Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) daily. May I take a magnesium oxide/zinc sulfate/calcium carbonate supplement?

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Best form of magnesium?

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What is recomended daily dosage of magnesium?

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What foods should I consume to get my magnesium and phoshate up?

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What is magnesium serum?

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Is magnesium an electrolyte?

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