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Milk of Magnesia Treatment Report
What is Milk of Magnesia?
The brand name for Magnesium hydroxide used on a short-term basis to treat constipation. It should be taken as directed in the amount prescribed by your doctor.
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Reasons taken
8 patients in the community are taking or have taken Milk of Magnesia.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 5 | 62% |
| General health | 1 | 12% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 12% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Milk of Magnesia.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Milk of Magnesia or how long patients were taking Milk of Magnesia before stopping.
Currently Taking Milk of Magnesia
Stopped Taking Milk of Magnesia
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
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| Not indicated | 1 | 100% |  |
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 1 patient evaluation. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
There is currently no efficacy data for Milk of Magnesia.
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 1 |
Summary results are based on 1 individual response. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 1)
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- Dirty Butter
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: mild
- Chest: none
- Legs: mild
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by Dirty Butter
Sep 11, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Constipation
- See full evaluation
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Report created on November 08, 2009.