Magnesium citrate and Nausea: What Users Say

• Fin...
• January 1, 2021

For Constipation "I am 120 lbs and did not feel confident about taking the full bottle of magnesium citrate. I drank 6 oz with 3 8 oz glasses of water at 6 PM, no food for 4 hours before that. I experienced rumbling in the abdomen and flatulence. Had 2 bowel movements following. Nothing extreme but it was helpful. It's 10 PM now, still experiencing some flatulence but the abdomen feels better. I plan on taking the rest of the magnesium citrate tomorrow morning, a few hours after breakfast and coffee. I recommend the magnesium citrate. I have been drinking a lot of water these past couple of weeks, which may have helped with smoother bowel movements and no burning sensation. The cherry flavor was not tasty but bearable. I felt nauseous for about half an hour, lying down on the bed with legs raised and deep breathing helped. The nausea passed and has not returned. My advice is to not drink the entire bottle in one sitting, drink plenty of water and Gatorade alternately, eat a few hours beforehand, and plan on not eating for at least 6 hours after. Remember to breathe deeply, relax as much as possible, have your phone and a book on hand, and hopefully, you will find comfort and relief. Happy 2021!"

• Dum...
• October 5, 2020

For Constipation "10/10 will clear you out. After chugging the entire bottle and downing half a gallon of water, I bloated real bad and felt nauseous. And then two hours later I was peeing from my ass. No, really, I couldn’t leave the toilet. When drinking this, be sure to have some soothing wet wipes and butt cream. You're gonna need it."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

For Constipation "So I am typing this from the toilet LOL. I’ve been severely constipated for a full week. I’m talking about severe abdominal cramping, extreme bloating and couldn’t eat anything without getting nauseous! So I drank about 3/4 of the magnesium citrate bottle around 9 PM. I woke up at 7 AM and I can’t figure out if I’m peeing or pooping, it is all like water!! Haha, but I will say I feel 10 times better so I highly recommend this if you are having constipation! The cherry is the best flavor FYI."

• Pro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2017

For Constipation "Holy guacamole Batman, it worked! But boy, it was a journey, lol! For 4 days, I hadn't pooped! I had already taken laxatives, stool softener, a bucket of prunes, fiber pills, other fiber pills, and still no poop over the last 4 days! So, I called a friend that has Gastroparesis and asked her what she takes? She said MC! So, here it is 7:30 at night, and I'm off to the drugstore. I chugged it at 8:43. I immediately wanted to puke after I was done. But I said no to myself, I have to keep this down! I managed to get down another bottle of water in addition to the two bottles of water I drank before the MC! So, I'm sitting here on the potty reading all the other stories and laughing so hard I should have crapped my pants but nope! No poop! An hour later, I managed to make it to my bed. It's 9:45 pm, insanely nauseated (I gave up on pushing, even though I had the urge to), hoping I can just nap, then I won't feel the sickness! Then I get this cold sweat come over me, my hands get all clammy, my head starts hurting, I feel like my heart is about to pop out of my chest, my pulse quickened even worse than it had been, my stomach turns and I feel everything come up, and I projectile puke like in the Exorcist movie, and it's going everywhere! It doesn't stop after one puke, oh no! We're talking 3 projectile pukes! I can't even move closer to the restroom. I just fall to the floor, completely weak & out of control, all cold and sweaty, now just puking and puking. It's everywhere! Then when I stop, I immediately feel better as far as the nausea and all those other side effects. Lol, but now I have this huge mess! And still no poop! Plus, I'm like great, after all that, now the MC ain't even gonna work because I puked it all up! Boy, was I wrong! I got cleaned up and went to bed! Then about 2:04 am, I awaken with the urge to fart. I run to the potty! And oh yeah! It was like I pooped out the Titanic or something! Once I was done pooping out the poop the size of a killer whale, I wiped, washed my hands, and was gonna turn off the lights and shut the door. Then I was like, ohhhh boy! I had to run back to the potty, lol, for an encore performance! I puked it all up, lol, I thought noway this isn't gonna work now! But it did! Dude, I feel like I pooped so much, my legs hurt from flexing them while trying to push. Lol, my calves and ankles feel like they are about to fall off, and my butt feels raw. Lol. It's now 6:56 am, and I haven't had to poop again, thank goodness. I don't know where it would come from. Lol. All stool was intact, no diarrhea so far!"

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2014

Magnesium citrate for Constipation "I highly recommend this product. I have been constipated for several weeks now, and my doctor recommended 2 days before colonoscopy (in addition to prescription prep). I chose grape-flavored CVS brand. I refrigerated it the night before and took it at 6:45 pm the next evening. It is very sour but carbonated, so it was doable. A family member suggested that I eat at the same time to cut down on nausea, which really helped. At first, I felt like my stomach was going to explode because I drank the 10 oz bottle followed by 16 oz of water. Then there was a lot of stomach bubbling. I finally was comfortable enough to lie down and eventually fell asleep, to be then awakened by this urge to pass gas at 12:40 am. Don't do it!!! Find a toilet fast! It works!"

• WOW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2020

For Constipation "Last night, I went to the hospital for severe stomach pains, bloating, nausea, and lack of appetite. The ER doctor gave me a 10 oz magnesium citrate (MC) bottle, and I waited until 2 p.m. today to take the whole thing. HOLY COW... I have been living on the toilet since 4 p.m., and it’s now 8 p.m. The pain is completely gone in my stomach! Make sure to have your phone charged so you can catch up on your favorite show - you might be in the bathroom for a while!"

• Poo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2017

For Constipation "I've been constipated all week and nothing provided any relief. My mom told me about magnesium citrate. I have the day off so I drank the entire bottle. Why in the world did I do that *sigh*? An hour after taking it, my stomach started to rumble like a loud motorcycle and I felt a little moist back there. What happened next was nothing short of a darn exorcism. I felt a little nauseous while on the throne and my legs got numb, but I was fearful of leaving my porcelain safety net. 3 hours later, trumpet farts, numb legs, sore butt, and tired from an intestinal rollercoaster; I've found relief."

• Wat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2019

For Constipation "I have IBS really bad. I get constipated every 3-4 days. I had ultrasounds, CT scans, laparoscopic surgery, and much, much more done to figure it out. They said I had the biggest blockage they’ve ever seen and gave me a bottle of MC. I’ve only ever tried the lemon, I’m a wimp and have to take a nausea med with it because my body rejects it without the med. (Not like this for everyone.) It is uncomfortable at first when having to chug it because it cramps and makes me super nauseated. But besides that, within 4-8 hours, I’m wishing for some butt ointment because, man, am I on fire. I highly recommend just doing the whole bottle if really backed up. Only taking a small portion doesn’t really work for me. Hope this helped."

• Twi...
• November 21, 2015

For Constipation "I have had chronic constipation since I was a kid that only got worse with age. I'm 29 now, I poop about once a week on my 'regular' days...and after a glass of Metamucil, 4 Fleet suppositories, 2 glasses of prune juice, and enough grapes to make you sick. We called up a nurse friend who said, 'This WILL work.' My biggest issue seems to be that I suffer from dehydration all the time... so drinking one glass of water before taking this wasn't enough to start my engines... so after some nausea, hours of anxiety, and 3 glasses of water, 7 1/2 hours later I was able to get some movement. There were 2 poops with the usual grating struggle, then by the 3rd round, it was like I poured a pint out of my butt. In one hour, I pooped/poured 10 times!"

• Mrs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2016

For Constipation "I took this because I've been constipated for about a week; I tried natural remedies, like coffee and peppermint oil, which made me feel like I had to poop, but nothing happened. I was on the verge of going to the doctor, as my stomach hurt every time I ate, and I looked pregnant. After reading these reviews, I bought the cherry version from CVS, which actually tasted really good-like a Jolly Rancher. I drank about 9 oz, couldn't finish the last bit because it made me nauseous. I drank probably 16 oz of water and waited. It took 2 hrs and more water before I had a big, solid poop. I drank more water and had some coffee, which began the liquid butt lava. I'm still sitting on the toilet, so far so good-will update my review if necessary."

• sam...
• June 22, 2019

For Constipation "I have chronic constipation, and this is the only laxative that works for me. I had to go to the ER for the second time in a few years due to not having a good BM in a few weeks. They recommended the magnesium citrate again for the second time around, and if you are chronically constipated, IT WILL TAKE A WHILE, so make sure you have the next couple of days off. This last time, I took a whole bottle (10 fl oz) around 8 PM at night. I woke up the next morning feeling nothing, so I took another half bottle (5 fl oz), and then within the next 2 or 3 hours, the rumbling and flooding started and lasted the whole day. Make sure you have baby wipes so your bottom doesn’t go too raw, and apply ointment before it all starts and during the event as well. It is 1 AM Saturday morning, and I am having bloating, nausea, and a terrible stomach ache. I knew I was going to have diarrhea, but I didn’t know how gross I would feel the next night, and I’m back to going to the bathroom. VERY effective for people like me, but nasty side effects."

• Ber...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2015

For Constipation "So, the taste (doctor recommended the lemon flavor, but I'm feeling like I should have gone with cherry instead) is similar to that of rancid vinegar. As soon as I chugged the 10 oz bottle, I began feeling really sick to my stomach. I even vomited. After about 30 minutes to an hour, I decided I had enough. My stomach started churning, and before I knew it, I was running to the bathroom. I stayed glued to the toilet seat for a good hour. Basically rinse and repeat that for the duration of 5 or 6 hours. The remainder of the medicine just leaves my stomach feeling terrible and noisy. Good medicine, bad side effects."

• Rel...
• November 11, 2015

For Constipation "I was constipated for 2 days. Had the urge to go, but the stool would not budge! I was having so much anxiety and abdominal discomfort, I just wanted to cry. Ran out to Walgreens to buy a bottle of the grape version. Downed around 8 oz of the bottle around 12:30 PM with a big glass of water. Went to bed, and around 4:30 AM I woke up with the urge to go. I ended up straining and only pooping out a little pellet. Disappointed and nauseous, I went back to sleep. Woke up at around 8 AM, drank the rest of the 10 oz bottle with another glass of water, and about 30 minutes after that my tummy began to gurgle, and I had the urge to go. I pushed just a little and boom! Feeling so much better! MC for the win!!"

• 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."

• Ris...
• August 14, 2020

"This magnesium citrate took overnight to work for me, but worked well. I had no pain or cramping, just some bloating and nausea. I took it at 9:30 at night followed by a glass of warm water. I got up around midnight to drink another glass. I started going around 7:30 the next morning. If you have an impacted stool, be aware that you still have to give birth to that thing from your butt. And yes, it hurts. But once it’s gone, you will pass every food you have eaten since you came out of the birth canal. This is one of the easier bowel preps. It will clean you out, and it does work, provided you take it on an empty stomach and drink plenty of water. Soft toilet paper, baby wipes, and some Vaseline help. Your cinnamon ring will thank you. Good luck."

• Pre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 26, 2016

For Constipation "Much like others, I write this review from the blissful toilet where I have finally found relief. I'm in my second trimester, and have had constipation for the entire pregnancy. Would go a little bit every three days, but never anything compared to what I used to be able to do. This week hit peak constipation. I had a blockage that I couldn't pass for six days and developed constantly bleeding hemorrhoids. Gained five pounds, couldn't eat, was nauseous, and had taken Miralax for five days in a row. Caved and took Mag Citrate two hours ago and have finally found relief. Can't recommend this any more highly! (Also, FYI, my doc recommends it to pregnant constipated women who get this bad)"

• Ouc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 1, 2020

For Constipation "I used this product today. I have been backed up for a few days now. At first, I thought it would water down my stool, for the most part, it didn't. It was painful to use the bathroom since my stool was hard. I still feel queasy. Hate the feeling. However, after taking OTC stool softeners, prune juice, and teas... I decided to give this a try and take half the bottle. Within a few hours, I felt like I was having a baby without an epidural. The night is young, and it might still help me throughout the night. However, with it being NYE, it sucks that I have to ring in the new year this way. I chose a bad day. This product is not for the faint of heart. Be ready."

• poo...
• August 16, 2016

For Constipation "Just like everyone else reviewing this stuff, I'm sitting on the toilet as we speak. I agree with everyone about the effectiveness of this stuff, it's a real plumber and gets the job done. But I want people to know that no matter how nauseous it makes you feel to drink, even if it sucks terribly and you dry heave after every sip (as I did), YOU MUST DRINK THE WHOLE BOTTLE. DO IT. Last time I was terribly constipated, I got the lemon flavor, and it was so gross I only made it about halfway through. It didn't work, which made suffering through half the bottle not even worth it. DRINK THE WHOLE THING!!! You will not be sorry."

• 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."

• Ale...
• March 23, 2016

For Constipation "I had been so horribly backed up that I could feel the skin on my stomach stretching. I tried taking herbal colon cleanse pills in hopes that it would help, but after 4 days of zero bowel movements, I decided to turn to Magnesium Citrate. I took 10 oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, followed by a liter of water. 30 minutes later, it kicked in. For about an hour and a half, I also had nausea and stomach cramps. Once things started moving more, it went away. Like another reviewer said, this will make you pee out of your butt. If you are looking to be cleaned out and immediate constipation relief, I highly recommend this product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2014

"I bought this product as a 'cleansing.' I drank the complete bottle (10 oz), and an hour later I felt nauseous and bloated. It wasn't until a total of 7 hours after drinking this that my relief came. I feel lighter and a whole lot better. The results outweigh the burned-out bum."

• Mar...
• February 22, 2013

For Constipation "I had been constipated for over a week. The last two days were very bad, and I had pushed so much I ruptured a hemorrhoid (that I got from pushing, etc.) and had bleeding. I was completely swollen and sore. I tried a saline enema and another the next morning. Stool softeners with laxatives both days, but no help. Mineral oil laxative, and again no help. I was nauseated, sick, and very sore. I was about ready to go to the ER when a pharmacist recommended trying this. I drank 8 of the 10 oz. Tasted okay. After the first 8 oz, I was too nauseated to finish. After 1 hr, it softened enough to push. After another hour, I was vomiting but also able to use the bathroom, and it was liquid every 15 min for about an hour. Woke up and had more liquid stool but feel great."

• Ple...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2016

For Constipation "So, this was recommended to me by the local pharmacist because I have not taken a poop in a week! I was so uncomfortable and in pain. I will say, the experience drinking this was horrible. I had the grape flavor, and it was unbelievably sour. This was my first time taking this stuff for constipation. I guzzled down a full 10 oz bottle at 8 PM and followed it with lots of water. It gave me the worst nausea of my life, and it took my all to hold it down, and it bloated me like a balloon. I stayed up until about 2 AM and nothing. I was getting so nervous that I just went to sleep. I woke up at 8 AM, 12 hours later, and still nothing. Finally, at about 1 PM, 17 hours later, the dam burst, and it was so relieving! Horrible taste, but it does work!"

• Dis...
• September 19, 2018

"It has a very salty, briny taste with undertones of lemon. I then followed it up with H2O. Around 8 PM, nothing. So I downed a full glass of apple juice. By 11 PM, something was afoot. I was in for a long night. I was ready. Around 11:30 PM, things started slowly. Then “BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!” I was off and running! Thinking that I was finished, my bowels informed me, “We are going to do this one more time…” Now nausea had kicked in. I now could not leave the toilet, and not sure if I was going to vomit. I finished, cleaned up, scrubbed the toilet. To make a long story short, I was up all night. Went through 1½ rolls of Charmin on my burning bum, and 1 roll shredded by my inner Wolverine. Hey, I needed something to hold on to as I was crossing the universe. So with no sleep, angry bowels, feeling like there was a flame thrower at my rectum, it was time to go to the hospital. I was so nauseous. Went to check in, then proceeded to vomit bile all over the place because, why not? My bowel prep was now complete."

• rel...
• March 10, 2015

For Constipation "Today I went to the doctor due to some moderate/severe lower abdominal pain that wasn't going away after 2 days. It even woke me up in waves of shooting pain. An X-ray showed that constipation was, in fact, the root of my problem, so the doctor told me to go to the pharmacy and pick up a couple of bottles of this stuff. I was already nauseous due to the constipation, so I only had about 3/4 of one bottle and drank about 16 oz or so of water. At first, not much happened, just occasional gas and nausea. About 4-5 hours later is when it really kicked in. And, it works very well. The nausea is going away too, I'm starting to get my appetite back, and I'm less bloated. Warning: when the tummy rumbles start, RUN do not walk to the nearest toilet."