Magnesium oxide and Epilepsy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Epilepsy is reported as a side effect among people who take Magnesium oxide (magnesium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 2 years also take Topiramate, and have Insomnia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Epilepsy when taking Magnesium oxide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18,625 people who have side effects when taking Magnesium oxide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Magnesium oxide?

Magnesium oxide has active ingredients of magnesium. It is often used in migraine. eHealthMe is studying from 19,022 Magnesium oxide users. Check the latest studies of Magnesium oxide.

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures) is found to be associated with 1,164 drugs and 1,778 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Epilepsy.

On Aug, 06, 2026

18,625 people reported to have side effects when taking Magnesium oxide.
Among them, 42 people (0.23%) have Epilepsy.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Magnesium oxide when they have Epilepsy? *

What is the gender of people who have Epilepsy when taking Magnesium oxide? *

female: 56.1 %
male: 43.9 %

What is the age of people who have Epilepsy when taking Magnesium oxide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Magnesium oxide? *

What are other side effects people have besides Epilepsy? *

Loss Of Consciousness: 5 people, 11.90%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 5 people, 11.90%
Liver Disorder (liver diseases): 4 people, 9.52%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 9.52%
Near Drowning (means a person almost died from not being able to breathe under water): 4 people, 9.52%
Hyperammonaemia: 4 people, 9.52%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 7.14%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 7.14%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 4.76%
Asthma: 2 people, 4.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Enlarged Prostate: 5 people, 11.90%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 5 people, 11.90%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 9.52%
Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain): 4 people, 9.52%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 9.52%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 3 people, 7.14%
Lung Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour of lung): 2 people, 4.76%
Anaplastic Astrocytoma (tumour of the glial (supportive) tissue of the brain): 2 people, 4.76%
Cancer Pain: 2 people, 4.76%
Dermatitis Contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens): 2 people, 4.76%

* 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 oxide) and Magnesium oxide (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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