What is Magnesium Citrate?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: Vital Nutrients Magnesium citrate Young Again Magnesium Citrate
See also: Cal-Mag Citramate Swanson Premium Triple Magnesium Complex
Magnesium citrate retains water in the intestine, softening stools and inducing the urge to defecate. It is a potent treatment for constipation.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 34 | 15 | |
| General health | 25 | 13 | |
| Muscle pain | 7 | 3 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 5 | |
| Pain | 5 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 35 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Magnesium Citrate
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 4 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Bowel irregularity | 1 | |
| Loose bowel movements | 1 | |
| Tiredness | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Magnesium Citrate
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 12 | |
| Did not seem to work | 9 | |
| Expense | 3 | |
| Personal research | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Magnesium Citrate
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 6 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 10 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 5 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 5 |
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