Is it safe to continue taking magnesium?

36-year-old womana year ago

Hello, I am a chronic migraineur and for my migraine treatment I take elavil and magnesium 150 mg once a day. I just found out that I am pregnant, I am taking and was already taking prenatal centrum.

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Naji-tom Samaha · a year ago

Hello Mrs,

Taking magnesium during pregnancy is safe. Many vitamin supplements for pregnancy contain magnesium so I suggest that you check with your pharmacist for the right dosage.

Sincerely,

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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