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Posted by kribensis on June 17, 2014, at 23:12:14
Does anyone have any info on whether or not taking magnesium is contraindicated while taking lithium? Someone that I work with and is on lithium has told me that they can't take magnesium while on it and I can't find any info on that.
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 18, 2014, at 7:09:33
In reply to Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by kribensis on June 17, 2014, at 23:12:14
Maybe with half dosage.
Posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2014, at 10:13:42
In reply to Re: Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by Lamdage22 on June 18, 2014, at 7:09:33
Never saw this question asked before? Phillipa
Posted by kribensis on June 18, 2014, at 10:16:15
In reply to Re: Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by Phillipa on June 18, 2014, at 10:13:42
I know. I can't find anything about this other than magnesium can actually help bipolar symptoms but this dr is saying not to take magnesium with the lithium. Everyone on here is so knowledgeable about meds, I was hoping someone might have some insight.
Posted by kirkglen on June 18, 2014, at 13:44:26
In reply to Re: Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by kribensis on June 18, 2014, at 10:16:15
I would think his reasoning is diarrhea. Lithium can and often causes diarrhea. Magnesium is a constipation med and causes severe diarrhea.
Bottom line probably an absorption issue.
Posted by AlexCanada on June 19, 2014, at 2:13:50
In reply to Re: Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by kirkglen on June 18, 2014, at 13:44:26
> I would think his reasoning is diarrhea. Lithium can and often causes diarrhea. Magnesium is a constipation med and causes severe diarrhea.
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> Bottom line probably an absorption issue.magnesium can inhibit dopamine, dilate blood vessels, and if taken too close to med dosing might effect absorbtion due to some laxative effect...
magnesium has strong anti dep and anti anx components.
Posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2014, at 10:03:32
In reply to Re: Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by AlexCanada on June 19, 2014, at 2:13:50
I had no idea that magnesium was good for anxiety & depression? I take 200mg each night for the laxative effects. Used to take 300mg and did feel better than? But didn't need that much for it's purpose. Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on June 22, 2014, at 14:44:41
In reply to Magnesium while on lithium a problem?, posted by kribensis on June 17, 2014, at 23:12:14
I took magnesium while I was on Lithium. No problems.
Eric
Posted by Lamdage22 on June 26, 2014, at 10:36:08
In reply to Re: Magnesium while on lithium a problem? » kribensis, posted by phidippus on June 22, 2014, at 14:44:41
Does anyone have experience with low dose lithium? For suicide thoughts?
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