Interactions for Magnesium
Possible Interactions with
Magnesium
Overview
Penicillamine, a medication used for the treatment of Wilson's disease and
rheumatoid arthritis, can inactivate magnesium, particularly when high doses are
used over a long period of time.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as gentamicin and tobramycin), thiazide
diuretics (such as hydrochlorothiazide), and loop diuretics (such as furosemide
and bumetanide) may lower magnesium levels. Amphotericin B, corticosteroids,
and antacids can also reduce blood levels of magnesium.
Insulin and digoxin can lower magnesium levels. Although adequate levels of
magnesium can enhance the effectiveness of both medications, consult your health
care provider before taking magnesium supplements.
Magnesium may increase the likelihood of negative side effects (such as
dizziness, nausea, and leg swelling) from calcium channel blockers, particularly
nifedipine, that are used to control blood pressure. Pregnancy increases the
likelihood of this interaction.
Drug Interactions
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| Magnesium |
| Uses of this Supplement |
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Anxiety |
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Asthma |
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Depression |
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Diabetes
Mellitus |
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Glaucoma |
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Headache,
Migraine |
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Heart
Attack |
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High Blood
Pressure |
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High
Cholesterol |
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Kidney
Stones |
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Menstrual
Pain |
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Preeclampsia |
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Premenstrual Syndrome
(PMS) |
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Stroke |
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Water Retention |
| Supplements with Similar Uses |
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| Drugs that Interact |
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Summary |
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Calcium-channel
blockers |
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Corticosteriod
medications |
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Digoxin |
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Insulin |
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Loop
diuretics |
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Thiazide
diuretics |
| Drugs that Deplete this Nutrient |
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List |
| Supplements with Similar Warnings |
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