Hi There, Ive Been Taking Magmin Magnesium Tablets For The

Posted on Wed, 14 Aug 2019

Question: hi there, ive been taking magmin magnesium tablets for the last week as the cardiologists told me to take them, i have 1 tablet a day 500 mgs, is that too much as somedays after taking it i feel fine and then theres been a couple of days where its made me feel headachey and yuck, is this normal? am i taking too many mgs

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take 420 mg magnesium, is more safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

You are taking magmin magnesium which contains magnesium aspartate which is highly absorbed by organism. Taking 500 mg daily I believe it is a large dosage.
Probably the headache and yuck feeling ( probably nausea, vomiting and upset stomach) may come as a side effect of increased dosage of magnesium.
You may use 420 mg magnesium which is recommended dosage for your age and gender. It is more safe. You may not experience these side effects with 420 mg dosage.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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