Magnesium citrate and Burning: What Users Say

• Thi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2021

For Constipation "Dude. My bum hole is on fire. I have a procedure in the morning, so I had to take this and drink the whole bottle. At first, it didn't work, and after that one hard bowel movement, it has been like a waterfall from my butthole. First, my stomach, it'll sound like the bow of the Titanic bending when sinking in the water, and then pshshhhhh, next thing you know my bum hole is like when the water breaks through the grand ballroom as it's sinking. The pain from the hot, hot fire liquid is almost unbearable, where if I put an ice cube on my bum hole, it would probably turn to steam. By the way, as soon as you wipe, the fiery lava gates are opened back up. But hey, at least you can't say it has any false advertising. This stuff works but should come with a warning label saying, 'Warning, might burn your rectal hole into oblivion'."

• oh ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2021

For Constipation "My God. This stuff works. I was constipated for like 4 days, which is unusual for me. I went to urgent care because no matter what I tried, nothing would work. Then I was recommended magnesium citrate. I took the whole bottle with a glass of water and waited for the impending doom. I had to call out of work because of how bad I was pooping. It literally was peeing out of my butt. Drink a lot of water. Your body gets so dehydrated. I wouldn't take the whole bottle next time unless it was an emergency. Also, wipes are your best friend. It feels like my butt is on fire at all times, which makes it hard to go because it hurts, but I know I need to get it out. I’m writing this review at 1:30 in the morning. I took it at around 11 in the morning. I definitely would carve out some time for this medicine to do its thing because it’s been 14 hours (ish) and I’m still going. It’s slowed down, but every time I think I'm done, my body surprises me. Good luck, everyone."

• sor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2014

For Constipation "So I've never been backed up in my life until here recently. The other night, after eating, I got this horrible pain in my stomach and had realized some recent bloating. I work in a nursing home and the last thing I want is to become dependent on laxatives, so I tried a natural laxative consisting of bran flakes, applesauce, and prune juice. It produced some bowel movements. However, I was still not comfortable with being blocked, so naturally I think of magnesium citrate. I had heard how well this product worked and figured I'd give it a shot. I drank it around 4:30-5:00 pm, and by 7:30, I was in the restroom. This stuff is amazing and works fast and well. The results will outweigh the burn. Good luck."

• Tra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2014

For Constipation "Firstly, I had never experienced constipation, and my issue wasn't going, it was that whenever I tried to go, it hurt so bad! Be careful and don't overdo it with pushing, there can be damage and bleeding. I had been constipated for one day, and after reading about all the things to help, I decided to go with magnesium citrate. OMG! It didn't work right away - I took the whole bottle and went to sleep. This morning I woke up and didn't think it worked, but as soon as I tried to push again... GAME OVER! It did burn, but who cares? You're free!! My advice... Get enough toilet paper... thank God for magnesium citrate."

• Fir...
• June 24, 2017

For Constipation "This stuff will get you out of a jam!! Like many other commenters on this site, I write from the porcelain throne, after researching for hours whether or not this stuff is for me. I drank the entire bottle of Cherry MC. Then I drank a bottle of water (this part was hard, I was pretty nauseated). The water is what works it down! It took two or three hours to work for me. Since beginning this journey, it's been almost 11 hours, and I'm still going strong. Scared to drink more water because this girl is on fire. I don't want to keep going, but I need to stay hydrated. I feel relief from constipation, only to be met with the burning of liquid fire gushing out of my bum. Worth it. Baby wipes, water, and A&D are a must to ride this ride."

• Har...
• September 8, 2019

For Constipation "So, like everyone, I'm sitting on the toilet. Went to the doctor 3 days ago after not going for a week. They told me to try MC because I was full of poop. The nurse was worried about how I had that much in me. Never heard of magnesium citrate and got the cherry. NASTY, took so long to drink it, but it worked well, kinda. After 12 hours, it stopped, and I was still full of poop. And it was still hurting me. I thought, why not get me another, so I got grape this time. It tasted decent, drank the whole thing in an hour. I've learned that's how you're supposed to drink it. After 37 minutes, it started. 6 hours later, still going, if I just stand up, I wobble to the bathroom. If my fiancé shakes me, I already go to the bathroom every time. 30 minutes now on the toilet, I haven't stopped, and my butt's burning. I feel like it's finishing me off like there is no end, lol. But I feel better at least. Stupid part is I took 3 laxatives on top of the drink. I need help, lol. I'm never gonna stop. My stomach just keeps making noises. Oh my gosh, how long does it last?"

• BJP...
• May 20, 2014

For Constipation "I've been irregular for years now, constipated off and on all of the time. It's been a few days since I had a bowel motion. Took the cherry magnesium citrate at 6:45 PM, tasted like cherry vinegar. I was instructed to drink lots of water after drinking the magnesium and by 7:35 I was not feeling good. I thought I was going to throw up for sure, so I went to the bathroom and had a bowel movement. Once the 'blockage' was released, it just kept coming and then, sure enough, I threw up too! Single worst experience throwing up in my entire life. The magnesium really burned, but at least I'm not constipated anymore."

• Ano...
• February 5, 2020

For Constipation "I was backed up for a couple of days, tried 2 days' worth of MiraLAX, didn't work. So I decided to give magnesium citrate (MC) a try, and it worked like a charm, and no burning. Lots of trips to the bathroom, but definitely a lot of relief. Will definitely use it again if MiraLAX doesn't work (always going to be a last resort for me)."

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2019

For Constipation "Always been quite constipated. Went to the ER twice last week with no relief. Went again last night and was given a Pink Lady enema. Was only able to hold it in 10 out of the 15 minutes. Basically just peed out my butt all the stuff they put in me. Severe cramping. Tummy super hard and distended. After a half hour, got like 3 rabbit pellets. Got sent home with instructions to drink half a bottle of magnesium citrate. Drank half a bottle the next morning on an empty tummy. Took 20 minutes to kick in. Pure liquid out my butt now every 10 minutes for the past 4 hours. Just when I think it’s done, surprise waterfalls all over again. Should have also bought baby wipes and more lotion at the store. My butt burns. I wince every time I go now. Threw up violently because of the cramping. Came out both ends. Drank boatloads of water with it. Still very dehydrated, can barely stand or hold my head up. Beware. Feels so good but hurts so bad too."

• Who...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2022

For Constipation "This may give you a small glimpse of what it’s like to die from cholera, but darn if that’s not why you bought it. You needed to be transported back to 1870 via this magical bottle of what tastes like cherry-flavored Visine so that you too could experience your life explosively leaving you from your bum, just like in the good old days. This stuff burns going down and it burns going out. If you came to this thread wondering if it was normal to poo explosively multiple times an hour through the night, apparently yes, it is. To accompany you on your fiery cleansing journey, have plenty of drinking water nearby, diaper cream for your destroyed underside, and this thread, which is obviously the best comments section on the whole internet."

• Lai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 22, 2017

For Constipation "So my sister told me about MC. So I purchased it at my local Walgreens. I'm a pretty small person and was worried about having the runs, so I only drank about a fourth of the bottle. I did lemon, which wasn't too bad, just sour. I took it at 1 PM. Then at 2, I sipped a little more, so I drank half of the bottle by 2:30. In between the dosages, I drank lots of water. By 3 PM, my stomach started gurgling and I started feeling pressure. I ran to the bathroom. The 'plug' or hard part of the stool was still pretty painful to pass, but I was prepared for that. What I wasn't prepared for was the burning. My bum burned like the fire of a thousand suns. But it works well and fast. I would do it again for relief."

• Fyn...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Constipation "Okay, I thought this wasn't going to work at all. I bought two bottles for my bowel prep for my scope. I heavily underestimated this. It was disgusting. I put it with Sprite and lots of ice and chugged it down. I got immediate bloating and nausea so badly! It took about 2 hours to work, but when it did... well. I'm still going, and it's about 9 hours later. I didn't have cramps, though! That was an awesome bonus. I would have this really loud gurgling sound, then knew to sprint to the bathroom! It was like a waterfall, and it's just now starting to slow down to a trickle. I'd suggest having a book, podcast, or something to keep you company on the toilet, as well as some really soft TP, some wet wipes, and some bum cream because I'm burning now. Hopefully, this has cleared me out because I cannot drink any more. I was gonna drink half of the other one, but I took one chug and almost puked, so that's a definite no."

• Jul...
• November 22, 2020

"I chugged a 10 oz lemon lime bottle of this stuff, then drank a bottle of water. About 30 minutes after using it, I had severe bloating... my belly was literally popping out! I felt so sick and nauseous. I seriously thought I was going to puke. Well, about 5-6 hours later, I started hearing a bunch of rumbling in my belly, and that’s the moment I RAN to the bathroom, and I just started having water pour out of my ass! It’s like 4-5 hours later now and I’m still having a bit of stomach rumbling, and I’m damn near the point of holding it in because every time I go to the bathroom, it burns my butt SO BAD. My butt is on FIRE. Be cautious and do not take too much!"

• Gyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2018

"I had to drink a 10 oz. bottle of MC per the instructions of an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) test preparation. I chose the lemon flavor hoping it would taste like Sprite, but it ended up tasting like concentrated lemon juice soaked in a sugar cane stalk with a splash of seltzer. I wouldn't say it was bad, just tart. I still wish I would have selected the cherry flavor. I would say I will get cherry next time, but I don't want to jinx myself into experiencing a next time. After a couple of hours, I felt the rumbling, the thunder from down under. I spent a fair amount of hours on and off the royal throne, spewing the spawn of watered-down volcanic eruptions. All in all, it did its designated job of cleaning me out. I am approximately 15 hours out now and I don't want to go anymore. I am good. Oh, your anus will burn. Buy cool creams ahead of time... Tucks pads... ice."

• BAM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2021

For Constipation "This stuff works! My doctor gave me this to drink since I have had constipation for a while. I drank the entire bottle because I was told to with about 2 bottles of water after drinking the MC. Let me tell you right now, the lemon flavor is gross. The MC started to go into effect about an hour after I drank it around 2 PM, and it is currently 9:15 PM, and I am still running to the toilet. I am thankful for the cleaning that is occurring, but I am praying it stops soon because my butt is on fire, lmao. Be prepared for the constant trips to the toilet and make sure you have baby wipes available!"

• Ohm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2022

For Constipation "This is absolute raw power in laxative form. It will clean you out every which way until you have NOTHING left. Fair warning, you will experience EXTREME burning down there, some real fire and brimstone business, so you'll want Vaseline for sure. The pain, even if it's really bad, is worth it for the relief. The absolute last resort for constipation, but you can BET it will get the job done. My bathroom is like Three Mile Island. Pray for me."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

For Constipation "Do not drink the whole bottle. Just when you think half isn't enough, it will for sure be enough. I weigh 150 pounds, and I was advised by my doctor to take the whole bottle after not being able to poop for 5 days. I did as advised and took the whole bottle, but I started at 10:30 a.m. with half the bottle. Waited, then took the rest around 2 p.m. because I thought it did not work. Come to find out, half was fine. I have not stopped running to the bathroom since 3:30 p.m., now it is 10:30 p.m., and it has been 20 minutes since running to the bathroom. My ass is on fire, and I continue to pray that it stops. This is not recommended for children, I sure hope not. Beware, this stuff is dangerous, do not drink more than half the bottle. Be careful, anyone who ever has to use this product."

• Fee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2021

For Constipation "I was told to drink the whole bottle. I drank 2/3. It is working great, however, you do need to have some baby wipes on hand, and believe it or not, balm works for the burning pain it causes. Don’t plan to have anything to do but lay on the couch and go to the bathroom."

• Wow...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2024

For Constipation "4 days ago, I noticed I was bloating heavily and had horrible gas pain. I tried eating clean and light for two days and took Gas-X on the third day. By this morning, my stomach felt like a balloon about to pop. I called my doctor, and she asked me how my stools had been, to which I replied, 'what stools?' She told me to drink 8 ounces of magnesium citrate and follow it with a ton of water. I got the lemon flavor, and it was tolerable. I drank 8 oz all at once. For 2 hours, I waited patiently for some kind of result and started to give up hope. Then it hit. That was 3 1/2 hours ago. It burns like fire, it won't stop... but I am 100% cleansed, and the bloat and pain are gone, so I’m grateful. If you need a cleanse, this will do it."

• Zoe...
• October 18, 2021

For Constipation "This stuff works for colonoscopy prep. Bought CVS brand, clear cherry. Tasted like sweet tarts, so easy to chug. HINT TO ALL: save your butt from burning with the constant pooping, use Vaseline. Helps tremendously. 3rd colonoscopy and never knew this before. Stay in the bathroom, bring your water in as you won't want to go far, trust me, it comes in quick and holding back liquid poop doesn't work. No accidents, but I was warned not to leave the bathroom."

• ano...
• July 20, 2021

For Constipation "After trying tons of natural remedies, suppositories, and laxatives, I decided to try magnesium citrate (again); last time I was too full of water, so I threw it all up. I drank 1/2 the bottle (10 oz and lemon flavored) at 1 PM, followed by 1/2 a cup of water. I drank another 1/2 of the bottle 15 minutes later and drank another 1/2 cup of water. By 7, I felt absolutely nothing and started to get very anxious. It’s currently 8:55 PM and I had 1 decent-sized bowel movement followed by a bit of liquid stool. I'm watching TV in the bathroom and praying that I’ll have more bowel movements as I still feel very constipated. Also, I bought soft toilet paper, baby wipes, and petroleum jelly to help with the burning (as suggested). P.S., I had a kale smoothie for breakfast, broth for lunch, broth for dinner, and a slice of ice cream cake for dessert lol. I've been constipated for months now."

• Boo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2014

For Constipation "Worked great for me, other than it caused irritation and it burned like hell."