magnesium suppliments

[Whatjusthapened]

Is anyone else taking Magnesium Glycinate supplements to counteract the side effect of lansoprosol?

[bridgeit]

A cardiologist in the syncope clinic expressed no surprise whatsoever when she found out I had a "funny turn" while I was taking lansoprazole and pointed out to me that it can adversely affect magnesium levels. In my case this caused me to almost faint while I was driving which was terrifying.

I didn't take magnesium supplements orally to correct the imbalance, I used magnesium flakes as a foot soak instead for about 20mins per day. The syncope duly resolved. The magnesium in a foot soak is absorbed through the skin and (this is the really clever bit) the body takes in only what it needs, nothing more. There's no risk of a magnesium overdose.

I also had the softest feet in town!

Do a search for "Better You Magnesium Flakes" to find the product. Epsom salts work just as well. Either can be added to hot water for a nice relaxing bath if preferred.

Magnesium flakes in a bowl of water to soak my feet daily did the trick for me. This simple process re-balanced my magnesium levels satisfactorily.

[maggie80 in reply to bridgeit]

Hi, what strengh is the Lansoprazole. I take 20mg

[bridgeit in reply to maggie80]

Mine was 15 mg lansoprazole once daily. That was enough to knock my magnesium levels out of kilter, though undoubtedly each person could react (or not) differently.

[Whatjusthapened in reply to maggie80]

30mg/day

[Nexus6]

Hi. I take Lansoprazole 30mg/day as well as 200 mg (2xday) Magnesium Citrate (better absorption than other forms of magnesium, apparently). The Lansop. was prescribed about 6 months ago to deal with side effects of other meds such as Mycophenolate (and possibly Aspirin); The magnesium was to address low magnesium caused by other meds such as Tacrolimus. Although I now understand that longer-term use of Lansop. (i.e. over 3 months) can cause low mag. levels. Given that too high levels of mag can also cause problems, it's a good idea to have those levels checked regularly (blood tests).

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Mag. glycinate is the better form of magnesium to have, apparently, and more easily used by the body.

[Blearyeyed]

I know you need to take care having Magnesium orally with certain heart and circulation issues and medications because it reduces your heart rate , you definitely need to check if you can use it with the GP or cardiac nurse. but I'm alright taking it with my drugs and condition.I take Nutrition Geeks Magnesium 3 in 1.

You only need one capsule not the two often recommended.

It contains all three Magnesium types to help cardiovascular, nerve and digestive function without any laxative effect.

It is the cheapest and best formulated active Magnesium supplement I have found. It's available on Amazon.

Many people take it at night to improve sleep and reduce restless leg syndrome.

But if you are on heart medication or sometimes have lower heart rate at night it's better to take it after your lunch or evening meal , partially because Magnesium also decreases your Sodium and Potassium balance and if you are also on a low salt diet it can make these salts too low and make you dizzy. And to stop the risk of low heart rate drops while you sleep.

It is also recommended to leave a minimum of two hours between taking an anticoagulant, aspirin or beta blockers and any magnesium supplement that you are allowed to take.

This reduces the risk of easier bruising and the interaction of the medications and supplements causing a change in the efficacy of the medicines or unwanted drops in blood pressure or heart rate.

I also use the BetterYou unfragranced Magnesium Lotion on my feet and ankles at night to relieve my restless legs.

If you aren't allowed to take Magnesium orally and it has been tested to be safe to use it topically , on the skin , to help non heart related problems like joint soreness , RLS and peripheral neuropathy. The BetterYou products have been tested by Cardiff University to confirm how much Magnesium you will absorb on average from their creams.

If you take oral Magnesium as well as using a lotion or spray you need to take the amount of milligrammes in the topical cream into account and reduce the amount you take by mouth to make sure you don't get too much , because Magnesium can become too high and toxic in some cases.

You do need to have your Magnesium levels checked at the GP if you use these supplements.

[Julie_O]

Hello!

I take Lansoprazole - what are the effects you talk about? I take that many medications now that I am unsure what causes what !