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I am breastfeeding mother who is taking magrium from last 4 months and it has reduced my migraines .. please tell me how long can I take this supplement . My baby is 5 months old . My magnesium level is 1.2 recently tested
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You need to explore options other than Magrium with your doctor if what you have is migraines. There are plenty of options.
In the meantime worth finding out re ‘acupuncture’ which will be fantastic if it improves your headaches. Saves you taking medications.
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Magnesium supplements like Magrium are generally safe in breastfeeding, even long-term, if taken in recommended doses. Since your magnesium level is low (1.2), continuing is reasonable.
You can usually take it for several months as advised by your doctor, but it's good to recheck levels every 2–3 months and adjust the dose.
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Your magnesium level 1.2 mg/dL is below normal
(Normal range ≈ 1.7–2.2 mg/dL).
So continuing Magnesium (Magrium) is not only safe but medically appropriate, especially since:
You are breastfeeding
have migraine
have documented magnesium deficiency
You are responding well to treatment
Magnesium is one of the safest supplements during breastfeeding. It does not harm the baby, and only a very small amount passes into breast milk.
You can take magnesium supplement for as long as needed -even 6–12 months, and some patients take it long-term under supervision.
There is no harm in long-term magnesium supplementation as long as your kidney function is normal, which is usually the case in healthy young mothers.
Your current dose is likely helping maintain normal levels and control migraines.
Health Tips
Safety in Breastfeeding
Magnesium supplements like:
• Magnesium glycinate
• Magnesium citrate
• Magnesium malate
are Category A safe in breastfeeding.
They do NOT:
• reduce milk supply
• affect baby’s digestion
• cause sedation in baby
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is sufficient
You can stop
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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