Magnesium and Stillbirth - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stillbirth is reported as a side effect among people who take Magnesium (magnesium), especially for people who are 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nifedipine, and have Hypoalbuminaemia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stillbirth when taking Magnesium. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 117,376 people who have side effects when taking Magnesium from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Magnesium?

Magnesium has active ingredients of magnesium. It is often used in constipation. eHealthMe is studying from 121,144 Magnesium users. Check the latest studies of Magnesium.

What is Stillbirth?

Stillbirth (a birth of dead foetus) is found to be associated with 242 drugs and 450 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stillbirth.



On Jul, 16, 2026

117,376 people reported to have side effects when taking Magnesium.
Among them, 15 people (0.01%) have Stillbirth.

Could Magnesium cause Stillbirth?

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Magnesium when they have Stillbirth? *

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 54.55 %
  • 30-39: 45.45 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Magnesium? *

  1. Cyclosporine: 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Nifedipine: 3 people, 20.00%
  3. Synthroid: 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Escitalopram: 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Celestone: 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Lithium Carbonate: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Vancomycin: 2 people, 13.33%
  8. Allopurinol: 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Coenzyme Q10: 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Combivir: 1 person, 6.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Stillbirth? *

  1. Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 10 people, 66.67%
  2. Premature Delivery: 3 people, 20.00%
  3. Abortion Spontaneous (naturally occurring miscarriage): 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Polyhydramnios (excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac): 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Birth Control: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased: 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased: 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Chorioamnionitis (inflammation of the fetal membranes (amnion and chorion) due to a bacterial infection): 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Nephrotic Syndrome (kidney disease with proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and oedema): 3 people, 20.00%
  2. Hypoalbuminaemia (levels of albumin in blood serum are abnormally low): 3 people, 20.00%
  3. Tocolysis (inhibition of uterine contractions): 2 people, 13.33%
  4. Beta Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection (infection with streptococcus pyogenes, a beta-haemolytic bacterium cause mild to moderately severe respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue): 2 people, 13.33%
  5. Bipolar I Disorder (mood disorder that is characterized by at least one manic or mixed episode): 2 people, 13.33%
  6. Maternal Therapy To Enhance Foetal Lung Maturity: 2 people, 13.33%
  7. Uterine Hypertonus (hypertonic uterine dysfunction is a potential complication of labor induction): 1 person, 6.67%
  8. Cholestasis Of Pregnancy (normal flow of bile in the gallbladder is affected by the high amounts of pregnancy hormones): 1 person, 6.67%
  9. Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 1 person, 6.67%
  10. Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 1 person, 6.67%

* 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) and Magnesium (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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