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What Causes Sudden Loss Of Consciousness After Taking Calcium And Magnesium Supplements?
Question: I have type 1 diabetes and am on an insulim pump I had a heart attack in 1998 and quadruple bypass surgery that same year. a I take the following medications: Vi D2 once a week 50,0000 units;Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg tab twice a day; Rosuvastatis calcuiuum 50 mg tab once a day. low dose aspirin
I was having cramps in my legs and I called my internal medicine doctor about it. He prescribed 500 milgrams of Magnesiurm and 500 calcium. I took that medicine this morning on an empty stomach. Shortlay thereafter I almost passed out and was able to hold on to a chair.
I am concderned about the medicines for the cramps. I have not had issues on passing out before. What should I do. .
I was having cramps in my legs and I called my internal medicine doctor about it. He prescribed 500 milgrams of Magnesiurm and 500 calcium. I took that medicine this morning on an empty stomach. Shortlay thereafter I almost passed out and was able to hold on to a chair.
I am concderned about the medicines for the cramps. I have not had issues on passing out before. What should I do. .
Brief Answer:
I would recommend to stop taking the supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I read carefully your description.
If calcium and magnezium supplements are the cause for the event you reported is difficult to verify.
I wouldn't recommend to take them without checking calcium and magnesium level before. If they result to be low than supplements are recommended.
The dose of magnesium for your age should be 320 mg.
i would recommend to stop taking them and check; calcium level, magnesium, phosphates and Vit D.
Hope the answer is clear and helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
I would recommend to stop taking the supplements.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I read carefully your description.
If calcium and magnezium supplements are the cause for the event you reported is difficult to verify.
I wouldn't recommend to take them without checking calcium and magnesium level before. If they result to be low than supplements are recommended.
The dose of magnesium for your age should be 320 mg.
i would recommend to stop taking them and check; calcium level, magnesium, phosphates and Vit D.
Hope the answer is clear and helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
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