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See also: Cal-Mag Citramate

What is Magnesium Citrate? Magnesium citrate retains water in the intestine, softening stools and inducing the urge to defecate. It is a potent treatment for constipation. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

24 patients in the community are taking or have taken Magnesium Citrate.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
General health 8 33%
Constipation 5 20%
Other 4 16%
Cramps 2 8%
Slow my ALS progress 2 8%
disease-related symptoms 1 4%
Bowel problems 1 4%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Magnesium Citrate.

  0 - As needed 0 mg As needed 0 mg Daily 200 mg Daily 250 mg Daily 400 mg Daily 500 mg Daily 600 mg Daily 1000 mg Daily 1350 mg Daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Magnesium Citrate or how long patients were taking Magnesium Citrate before stopping.

Currently taking Magnesium Citrate

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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3

Stopped taking Magnesium Citrate

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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1
1
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2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Magnesium Citrate (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 4 67% Other: 67%
Not indicated 2 33% Not indicated: 33%
Personal research 1 17% Personal research: 17%


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