How effective is Magnesium Citrate for Migraines (Migraine)? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

Overall ratings: 3.1/5
Long term ratings: 3.2/5

This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Magnesium citrate (magnesium) is for Migraines and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 9 Magnesium citrate users and is updated continuously.

What is Magnesium citrate?

Magnesium citrate has active ingredients of magnesium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 5,790 Magnesium citrate users. Check the latest studies of Magnesium citrate.

What is Migraines?

Migraines is found to be associated with 2,172 drugs and 2,325 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Migraines.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

9 people are studied for taking Magnesium citrate in Migraines

Overall effectiveness (number of people):

Does Magnesium citrate work for your Migraines (overall)?

Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):

Does Magnesium citrate work for your Migraines (long term)?

Magnesium citrate effectiveness for Migraines (number of people):

Overall:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 3
  • moderate: 3
  • high: 2
  • very high: 1
Long Term:
  • not at all: 0
  • somewhat: 2
  • moderate: 2
  • high: 1
  • very high: 1

Gender of people who take Magnesium citrate for Migraines *:

  • female: 88.89 %
  • male: 11.11 %

Age of people who take Magnesium citrate for Migraines *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 33.33 %
  • 30-39: 33.33 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 11.11 %
  • 60+: 22.22 %

Who find Magnesium Citrate more effective for Migraines?

Gender of people who take Magnesium citrate for Migraines *:

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

Age of people who take Magnesium citrate for Migraines *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 33.33 %
  • 30-39: 66.67 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Magnesium citrate?

- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Magnesium citrate safety and effectiveness.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on magnesium (the active ingredients of Magnesium citrate) and Magnesium citrate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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