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magnesium oxide for constipation?

Mrs.RCMrs.RC
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Anyone told they can take magnesium oxide for constipation? The nurse at my ob's office told me I can take this, but reading the back of the bottle only says its for magnesium supplement but nothing for constipation and I googled too and found nothing. TIA
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Re: magnesium oxide for constipation?

  • CEK977CEK977
    I'm not sure about that, but I used Miralax and that worked.  You can also take colace once or twice a day if you find you get constipated a lot!
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  • CaseBrideCaseBride

    I was recommended this and I took it - worked like a charm as a stool softener.

    The reason that it works is that the MgO is not readily absorbed/broken down in the intestines, and as it passes through them, it somehow causes loose stools.

    FYI if you actually want a Mg supplement (which I did when I was TTC), try Mg-citrate.

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