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Never Use Magnesium Without Checking First If You Take Certain Medications
Magnesium supplements can be helpful for some people, but they may interact with certain medicines. Magnesium can reduce the absorption of some medications by binding to them in the digestive system, which may make the medicine less effective.
People should be especially careful if they take:
- Certain antibiotics
- Some antibiotics (such as tetracyclines and quinolones) may not absorb properly when taken close to magnesium supplements.
- Thyroid medications
- Magnesium can interfere with the absorption of some thyroid hormone replacement medicines if taken too close together.
- Osteoporosis medications (bisphosphonates)
- Magnesium may reduce absorption of these medicines.
- Some blood pressure or heart medications
- People with heart or kidney conditions should ask a healthcare professional before using magnesium.
- Diuretics or medications that affect kidney function
- Magnesium levels can be affected by certain medicines, especially when kidney function is reduced.
Tip: If you take prescription medications, ask a pharmacist or healthcare professional how to space magnesium and your medicines. Avoid starting high-dose magnesium supplements without checking first, especially if you have kidney disease or other medical conditions.
