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Experiencing Unusual Side Effects After Taking Magnesium Citrate

A user shares their first-time experience with magnesium citrate, reporting side effects such as memory loss, strange dreams, difficulty waking, and headaches. The assistant confirms these could be related to magnesium citrate and suggests consulting a healthcare professional for further guidance.

  • magnesium citrate???
    so i’m not saying the magnesium is causing it but right now i can’t think of anything else i did differently. i tried magnesium citrate for the first time and i was told to take it at night because it can make you drowsy. i took it and went on with my night as usual but it’s a little strange. i talk to my boyfriend on the phone every night and my caller history says we were on the phone for 3 hours, but i have no recollection of it at all. i had strange and unpleasant dreams all night. i wake up at about 6:15 every morning but couldn’t make myself get up until almost 7. i also had a bad headache. again i know it could be lots of other things that caused it, but has anyone else had a similar experience?

  • Magnesium citrate is a commonly used supplement that can benefit various bodily functions. However, it can cause certain side effects that might explain your experience.

    1. Drowsiness and Memory Loss: Magnesium citrate is known to cause drowsiness, which is why it is often recommended to be taken at night1. However, some people might experience more intense drowsiness or even memory issues, such as forgetfulness or a general feeling of confusion2.

    2. Strange and Unpleasant Dreams: While not commonly reported, intense dreams or disturbances in sleep patterns could be side effects of taking magnesium, particularly if it greatly affects your nervous system1.

    3. Difficulty Waking Up: Feeling unusually tired upon waking could be due to the drowsiness effect extending into the morning3.

    4. Headache: Magnesium supplements, including magnesium citrate, can sometimes cause headaches in some people1.

    While it is possible that magnesium citrate is causing these symptoms, individual responses to supplements can vary widely. You mentioned that these effects followed your first use of magnesium citrate, so it does suggest there could be a connection. However, other factors could also contribute to these symptoms. You might want to consult with a healthcare professional to discuss your symptoms and possibly explore alternative forms of magnesium or doses if you need magnesium supplementation.

    Footnotes

    1. Magnesium Supplement (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic ↩ ↩2 ↩3

    2. Calcium Oxybate, Magnesium Oxybate, Potassium Oxybate, And Sodium Oxybate (Oral Route) Side Effects - Mayo Clinic ↩

    3. Evidence Based Integrative Treatments for Headache ↩

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