Have stomach pain or nausea Have ever had kidney disease Have recently experienced a sudden change in your bowel habits Are vomiting regularly due to some condition Are on a low-sodium or low-magnesium diet Are taking medications to treat HIV Are taking vitamin D, CoQ10, or sodium phosphate supplements and have reduced kidney function Are taking penicillamine (Depen Titratabs, Cuprimine) or fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Cipro, Factive, Quinodis, Megalocin, Levaquin).
If you take other supplements or medications, don’t take them within 2 hours of taking magnesium citrate because it could cause your body to absorb less of the medication. You can take magnesium citrate with a full belly, but it will delay the effects and may cause an upset stomach.
Anyone over 12 years of age: 5 to 10 fluid ounces (150 to 300 mL) with 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of water in a single dose or divided doses. Children 6 to 12 years of age: 3. 3 to 5 fluid ounces (98 to 148 mL) with 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of water in a single dose or divided doses.
To help mask the taste, mix the liquid with 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of a flavored sports drink or juice. If you choose to mix it, you don’t need to drink another 8 fluid ounces (240 mL) of water. If you’re an adult, you can take up to 10 fluid ounces (300 mL) of magnesium citrate per day. Take it all at once or in 2 separate doses. If you’re giving it to a child ages 6 to 12, don’t give them more than 5 fluid ounces (150 mL) per day unless your pediatrician says it’s okay.
You may experience gas, a bubbling feeling in your stomach, and mild stomach cramps while the magnesium citrate is taking effect. If you don’t have a bowel movement after taking magnesium citrate, call your doctor because it could be a sign of some other condition.
Irregular or slow heartbeat Confusion or mood swings Nausea, drowsiness, or weakness Abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, bloody stools, or rectal bleeding.
Sushi, poke bowls, and curries with white rice are all delicious choices! Avoid whole grains (like brown rice, whole wheat bread and pasta), nuts, legumes, fruits with skin or seeds, and tough meats because they can clog up your digestive tract. As for vegetables, canned or cooked veggies without skins like mushrooms, peeled carrots, peeled cucumbers, peeled potatoes, turnips, and asparagus tips are all good options. Corn, potatoes with skin, brussels sprouts, lima beans, and onions are off-limits for now.
Continue fasting until your appointment and don’t drink anything (including water) in the morning before your appointment.
Don’t put it in the freezer because it can affect the thickness of the liquid and, in turn, make it less effective. Buy cherry, lemon, or lime-flavored magnesium citrate to help mask the metallic, bitter taste.
Depending on your weight, age, and particular condition, your doctor may tell you to only drink half a bottle at a time. You may have gas, slight stomach pain, or notice a bubbling feeling in your gut—these are common side effects that will ease up once you have a bowel movement.
Red or purple dye in juices and other items can make it hard for the doctor to see the lining of your colon, skewing the results.
It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours to feel the effects, so stay near a bathroom if you can. Keep fasting and don’t have anything else to drink before your appointment (including water).
