Insomnia in Magnesium citrate - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Insomnia, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Magnesium citrate (magnesium). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, 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 Insomnia?

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is found to be associated with 3,120 drugs and 5,160 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Insomnia.

On Apr, 25, 2026

154 people who have Insomnia while taking Magnesium citrate were studied.

Severity of Insomnia *:

least: 8.46 %
moderate: 45.38 %
severe: 37.69 %
most severe: 8.46 %

When people recovered from Insomnia *:

while on drug: 5.77 %
after off the drug: 19.23 %
not yet: 75.0 %

Effectiveness of Magnesium citrate *:

not at all: 0.0 %
somewhat: 27.84 %
moderate: 34.02 %
high: 27.84 %
very high: 10.31 %

Race of the people *:

African American, Non-Hispanic: 2.86 %
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
Asian: 4.29 %
Hispanic: 4.29 %
Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.71 %
Two or more races: 2.14 %
White, Non-Hispanic: 85.71 %

Time on Magnesium citrate *:

Gender of people when taking Magnesium citrate *:

female: 75.32 %
male: 24.68 %

Age of people when taking Magnesium citrate *:

Conditions people have *:

Stress And Anxiety: 39 people, 25.32%
High Blood Pressure: 32 people, 20.78%
Depression: 28 people, 18.18%
High Blood Cholesterol: 24 people, 15.58%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 24 people, 15.58%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 23 people, 14.94%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 23 people, 14.94%
Allergies: 20 people, 12.99%
Pain: 13 people, 8.44%
Diabetes: 13 people, 8.44%

Other drugs people take besides Magnesium citrate *:

Vitamin D: 47 people, 30.52%
Vitamin D3: 27 people, 17.53%
Melatonin: 26 people, 16.88%
Calcium: 25 people, 16.23%
Vitamin C: 24 people, 15.58%
Multivitamin: 23 people, 14.94%
Levothyroxine Thyroid: 19 people, 12.34%
Omeprazole: 16 people, 10.39%
Omega-3: 15 people, 9.74%
B Complex Vitamin: 14 people, 9.09%

Other side effects people have besides Insomnia *:

Stress And Anxiety: 33 people, 21.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 31 people, 20.13%
Depression: 25 people, 16.23%
Headache (pain in head): 20 people, 12.99%
Dizziness: 14 people, 9.09%
High Blood Pressure: 13 people, 8.44%
Joint Pain: 13 people, 8.44%
Weakness: 12 people, 7.79%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 12 people, 7.79%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 11 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Magnesium citrate and have Insomnia?

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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). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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