Magnesium

[Robert185]

Hi I am going to try magnesium citrate to see if it helps my AF.

I have been reading that you should not take it if you are on warfarin , I am on rivaroxaban one of the new blood thinners ,is it ok to take with magnisum

Would really appreciate any answers

[BobD Volunteer]

Please speak to your doctor before trying any supplements. Not heard of a contra with warfarin to be frank but always bests to check regarding other drugs.

Bob

[Robert185 in reply to BobD]

Hi I have checked with pharmacist and said it's ok to take as long as 2 hours apart. My doctors does not seem to know

Rob

[jeanjeannie50]

Hi Robert - I started taking magnesium citrate tablets, dissolved in water, last Wednesday. My heart has been so much better since then, it's really quite remarkable. I think it's a good idea for you to try it.

Jean

[Robert185 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you will do how much do you take I have tablet form and are you on blood thinners?

Rob

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Robert185]

I'm on warfarin and 300mg of magnesium daily. I dissolve the tablets in water and then drink it mixed with more water throughout the day. I believe a lot of the forum members on here take a lot more, but on my bottle of tablets it states 'Do not exceed the stated dose', which is 300mg.

Jean

[Robert185 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you for reply I didn't know you could get dissolvable tablets what ones dod you use?

Rob

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to Robert185]

Any type will dissolve. Mine are Magnesium Citrate from H+B.

Jean

[Robert185 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you

[Craggy]

I have been taking magnesium citrate for nearly a year - a friend recommended it. I also take rivaroxaban.

Although I did not seek any medical advice beforehand, I have mentioned it to the cardiologist since.

The tablets are 150mg each and I started with 2 tablets per day (with food) which was the max recommended dose. However I have now increased to 3 tablets (450mg per day) taken at meal times. I take my rivaroxaban at breakfast alongside the magnesium citrate with no obvious side effects.

My experience has been wholly positive. I started feeling better almost immediately and progress has been consistently good. I don't think it was a coincidence when I suffered a set back last December when I stopped taking the magnesium whilst on holiday.

I am not claiming that any of the above is approved practice. I am just stating what I do and that it appears to work for me. Hope it helps you to decide.

[Robert185 in reply to Craggy]

Thank you for reply. What make of tablets do you take, where do you get them from , and do you take your tablets all in one go not spread them out throughout the day.

Rob?

[Robert185 in reply to Craggy]

Also forgot to ask how bad were your episodes before ? My AF attacks are every week now lasting for 20-24 hours.

Rob

[Craggy in reply to Robert185]

I get mine from Natures Best (either on line or via the catalogue). Normally £11.50 for 120 tablets but currently on offer at £10 - post free if you spend more than £15.

I spread them throughout the day, one at breakfast, lunch and evening meal.

When I was formally diagnosed last June I was having an average of 2 episodes per month lasting upto 20 hours each. These later increased to 2 or 3 episodes per week, peaking last September. The frequency has slowly improved and my last episode was just over 3 months ago. My general fitness and well being is a huge improvement on 12 months ago.

I am taking flecainide and bisoprolol. I also now avoid all alcohol and I have lost over 2 stones in weight.

Not all my actions were succesful and I had a problem when I took taurine which I may post about later.

[NiceNana in reply to Craggy]

I would be grateful if you would tell me about your experience of magnesium taurate, as I bought some of the Cardiovasculat Research Ltd ones yesterday. I have been taking Mega-Mag 2ml per day (=200mg), but can't take more because of the laxative effect

[djmnet in reply to NiceNana]

I am also taking magnesium taurate, as it's my understanding it is more readily absorbed by the body than magnesium citrate. I've only been taking it for about a week, so probably too soon to tell, but I have no issues of any laxative effect.

[Craggy in reply to djmnet]

Sorry but I have no experience of magnesium taurate. I take magnesium citrate.

[NiceNana in reply to Craggy]

Sorry Craggy, but when you said you had problems with taurine I assumed it was magnesium taurate.

Lynn

[djmnet in reply to Craggy]

Craggy, based on my research, I chose magnesium taurate. Check out this link for more information:

naturalnews.com/046401_magn...

[Craggy in reply to Robert185]

Forgot to recommend that you read 'Conquer Your A-Fib' by Lisa M. White. (You can download a free sample from Kindle.) Also suggest that you research potassium rich foods.

[Kingsley09 in reply to Craggy]

Hi it was really interesting reading what you are saying as I want to up my magnesium dosage as on the box it says 2 a day 1.75 mg each so I think I’ll give it a go