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What Are The Side Effects Of High Magnesium Doses?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Question: Are there any negative effects from taking high doses of magnesium for children with autism?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Sharma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes. Give Therapeutic dose .

Detailed Answer:
Hello,XXXX
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
All the drugs have side effects , when they are over dosed.
High doses of Magnesium cause intestinal problems. So if he develops symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, bloating, or cramping, you might want to take a break from these supplements to see if symptoms resolve.
Add dietary magnesium. Magnesium is found in fish, bananas, grains, yogurt, black beans, almonds, cashews.
Hope I have answered your query, if any thing else,you are welcome or you can close the question by rating the answer.
Good wishes.
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What Are The Side Effects Of High Magnesium Doses?

Brief Answer: Yes. Give Therapeutic dose . Detailed Answer: Hello,XXXX Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. All the drugs have side effects , when they are over dosed. High doses of Magnesium cause intestinal problems. So if he develops symptoms such as persistent diarrhea, bloating, or cramping, you might want to take a break from these supplements to see if symptoms resolve. Add dietary magnesium. Magnesium is found in fish, bananas, grains, yogurt, black beans, almonds, cashews. Hope I have answered your query, if any thing else,you are welcome or you can close the question by rating the answer. Good wishes.