Magnesium citrate and Skin blushing/flushing - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Skin blushing/flushing is reported as a side effect among people who take Magnesium citrate (magnesium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Magnesium citrate. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,439 people who have side effects when taking Magnesium citrate from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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 Skin blushing/flushing?

Skin blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck) is found to be associated with 2,020 drugs and 2,930 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Skin blushing/flushing.

On Apr, 11, 2026

5,439 people reported to have side effects when taking Magnesium citrate.
Among them, 32 people (0.59%) have Skin blushing/flushing.

Could Magnesium citrate cause Skin blushing/flushing?

Among these 32 people:

What is the gender of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Magnesium citrate? *

female: 71.43 %
male: 28.57 %

What is the age of people who have Skin blushing/flushing when taking Magnesium citrate? *

What are other drugs people take besides Magnesium citrate? *

What are other side effects people have besides Skin blushing/flushing? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 34.38%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 31.25%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 28.12%
Joint Pain: 9 people, 28.12%
Back Pain: 8 people, 25.00%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 8 people, 25.00%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 7 people, 21.88%
Weakness: 7 people, 21.88%
Diarrhea: 7 people, 21.88%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 7 people, 21.88%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 6 people, 18.75%
Depression: 4 people, 12.50%
Indigestion: 3 people, 9.38%
Back Pain: 3 people, 9.38%
High Blood Cholesterol: 2 people, 6.25%
High Density Lipoprotein Decreased: 2 people, 6.25%
Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Periodic Syndrome: 2 people, 6.25%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 2 people, 6.25%
Pain: 2 people, 6.25%
Rectal Cancer (cancer of rectum): 2 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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.

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.

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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