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Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 30, 2023

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach cramping

Magnesium Oxide serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Dehydration: dry mouth, not urinating as much, lightheadedness, dizziness
  • Magnesium toxicity: dizziness, flushed skin, low energy, difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat

Source: DailyMed

The following Magnesium Oxide side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • High magnesium level—confusion, drowsiness, facial flushing, redness, sweating, muscle weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathing

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

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