Can Magnesium Cause Diarrhea?

Posted on Tue, 16 May 2017

Question: CAN MAGNESIUM 400 MG CAUSE DIAGARRHEA.

I DID GO TO DR SHE TOUHT WAS CAUSE BY METFORIM, AND I STOP TAKEN IT A WEEK AGE, HAD SOLID STOOL FOR 3 OR 4 DAY NOW DIARRHEA AGAIN THIS MORINGER

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
sure! Magnesium does cause diarrhea.

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
sure! Magnesium does cause diarrhea. That is why in antacid preparations we balance it with Calcium which causes constipation.

Stop magnesium and your diarrhea will be OK.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

I also take toujio. could this cause it. I take 54 units a day in mornings

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No. I think it should be the magnesium-

Detailed Answer:
No.
I think it should be the magnesium--regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (33 minutes later)

Thanks. I will stop taking the magnesium, but it reaaly help with the musel cramp in me hands and legs

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
walnuts, almonds, sprouts Soya beans and bananas contain magnesium

Detailed Answer:
Hi, you are welcome!

Foods that contain magnesium-- walnuts, almonds, sprouts Soya beans and bananas, you can eat these.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee