Hello Everybody
I know this has probably been posted before, but its quicker to get a reply on here from friends, than search around!
Can we take Magnesium? My meds are Bisoprolol and Edoxaban. T Also take Levithyroxine. They don't seem to clash with many things??
Thanks, all. Keep well and safe
I would think it’s highly unlikely to be a problem with Bisoprolol and Edoxaban because magnesium supplements are frequently suggested by Cardiologist’s like Dr Sanjay Gupta from York Hospital who has made several YouTube videos on the subject. I cannot comment on the Levithyroxine but your pharmacist will be able to help you there.....
Ask your pharmacist. They will know more about and contra indications.
Many people here take Mg in one form or another. I am told added taurine is the best combination but I take good old H and B Mg Oxide. 250 mg a day. Take too much and you wont be far from a loo mind.
Oh Bob- you mention a loo to n relation to magnesium? I have been suffering from diorreah for four days last week stopped only by Imodium. Was it my magnesium? I also take K2, Omega 3 abd of course calcium. Mixed with Bisiporol, apaxiban, statin n and of course 12.5mg pred. How can I tell what has caused it?
Depends how much you take. I take no more than 250mg. Remember epsom salts to make you go is just magnesium based.
Just checked what I take. Magnesium Citrate 150mg. Oh and zinc I forgot to mention. Is that all right? Thanks BobD
I take zinc as well plus Q10.
Looks like you are probably in the clear to judge from this quick search
This link to Dr Sanjay Guptas post should help:
youtube.com/watch?v=Ckdcr-c...
Thanks...I really like this fella actually. Very straight forward and informative!
Just be aware that Magnesium may increase the efficacy of some meds such as Bisoprolol which may lower BP so just keep an eye on it.
The only contradictions that I know of is if you have kidney or liver dysfunction or Myasthenia - which is why I can’t take it.
I take levothyroxine , occassional Bisop and Magnesium Glycinate and don't have any problems
Magnesium Citrate is gentle on the stomach & as it’s a powder , easy to digest & adjust the dose to suit. I found the link to Dr Sanjay Gupta’s articles very helpful when I was diagnosed a few years ago.
Bob, you are our revered Guru, so I hate to say it , but Magnesium Oxide is considered the least effective option as it’s not absorbed so well and can cause more digestive upsets.
Its worthwhile to try any of the mag. supplements as each of us will have different outcomes.
I cannot take Mag.Citrate or as Bob says the bowl visits become frequent, I have had no trouble with mag.glycinate or mag.taurate.
Did try mag.orotate but it gave me headaches.
You can also try a magnesium oil spray instead, as Magnesium is absorbed through the skin. That prevents the gut issues.
These are all really useful replies ...thanks!
For a long time before I knew about the connection between magnesium and afib, I knew a bath in Epsom salts would make me feel better. I think they have a lot of Magesium.
I’ve not noticed that. But I LOVE baths.
I take mag taurate with bisoprolol & apixaban. No probs. I told my cardiologist last week & he said I didn’t need it but I’m taking it I feel it makes me feel better. 🥰
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