Taking a magnesium supplement - any dependencies with other drugs?

[Angel_doll]

After some research I have decided to add a magnesium supplement, to hopefully help with the muscle weakness in my legs. I’ve now got the supplement, but am not certain whether I need to take my dose at a particular time of day for best effect, or not take it with any of my other drugs. The others I take are a PPI (which is by itself first thing), pred and bisoprolol after breakfast, calcium/vitD after morning coffee, and a second dose after my evening meal, along with my statin. I also take a dose of Gaviscon jut before bedtime. I’ve a feeling that somewhere amongst all the research I did on magnesium I read that it shouldn’t be taken at the same time as one of my other drugs, but I just can’t remember the details! Can anyone help me out, please?

[Seacat30]

Some forms of magnesium are used as a laxative. You might want to experiment carefully if you have any digestive issues

[PMRpro Ambassador]

As Seacat says - watch out for GI effects, don't take too much to start with until you see how you react. That varies with different preparations, some are worse than others.

I believe the ratio of calcium to magnesium is important - I think HeronNS knows about that and often says to take calcium and magnesium at different times unless they are in a combined supplement.

[prunus in reply to PMRpro]

It was interesting to read that the ratio of calcium to magnesium is important. I take one magnesium tablet a day because it was recommended for people who suffer from migraine with aura.

[PMRCanada]

I was taking the wrong kind, and wrong dose of magnesium and it caused unpleasant GI issues (cramps, diarrhea). Once I eliminated it, and replaced it with a smaller dose and different varietal, no problems. Of note, my calcium and magnesium are together in one tablet, and I take 2 tabs daily, both at the same time, after supper. I’ve also heard that taking it at bedtime may help with sleep.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to PMRCanada]

How much calcium is in it? You can only absorb about 500mg at a time so if each tablet has that much - you are wasting half of it.

[PMRCanada in reply to PMRpro]

Each tablet contains 333mg calcium, 167mg magnesium and 200 IU D3. I take 2 daily along with an additional D3+K2 (4000iu).

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to PMRCanada]

OK - so even taking both tablets together you won't waste much. That's not a massive daily dose.

[Shopping3]

I do exactly the same as you with all medicines,regarding the magnesium recommended to me by doctor to take at bedtime ,have found no problem .