Medical Warning: 5 Medications Not to Take with Magnesium
October 19, 2025187 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned against taking magnesium concurrently with certain medications, due to potential harmful interactions that affect absorption and efficacy, which may lead to magnesium deficiency in the blood or increased toxicity.
An investigative analysis involving over 17 million medical reports revealed more than 11,000 cases of magnesium deficiency associated with medications not mentioned as potential causes in the usage labels, including:
- Omeprazole
- Pantoprazole
- Panitumumab
Notable prohibited interactions:
- Antibiotics: such as tetracycline and doxycycline, where magnesium binds to them and prevents their absorption.
- Fluoroquinolones: such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, and taking them with magnesium leads to treatment failure.
- Diuretics: such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, cause an imbalance in electrolyte levels.
Medical recommendation:
There should be a time gap between taking magnesium and these medications, and monitoring of mineral levels in the blood, especially in cases of chronic use.
An investigative analysis involving over 17 million medical reports revealed more than 11,000 cases of magnesium deficiency associated with medications not mentioned as potential causes in the usage labels, including:
- Omeprazole
- Pantoprazole
- Panitumumab
Notable prohibited interactions:
- Antibiotics: such as tetracycline and doxycycline, where magnesium binds to them and prevents their absorption.
- Fluoroquinolones: such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, and taking them with magnesium leads to treatment failure.
- Diuretics: such as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, cause an imbalance in electrolyte levels.
Medical recommendation:
There should be a time gap between taking magnesium and these medications, and monitoring of mineral levels in the blood, especially in cases of chronic use.
