Magnesium Health Watch

Magnesium citrate is the citrate salt of the element magnesium. It is a commonly used therapeutic drug and is prescribed as a laxative. It is retailed under the names Citrate of Magnesia, Milk of Magnesia, Citronesia and Citroma. Magnesium citrate is available for intake in the form of powder, which can be dissolved with water. It is also available in the form of tablets. It has the greatest effect when it is taken with water or juices on an empty stomach.
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Taking magnesium citrate supplements can have a variety of side effects from minor to severe.  Some side effects of taking magnesium citrate are:

• stomach pain
• nausea
• gas
• diarrhea

More serious side effects requiring immediate medical attention are:

• muscle weakness
• decrease of absence of bowel movements
• blood in the stool
• damage to the bowels
• dependency
• interference with other medications