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Reviewer: Magfree
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There were times when out of nowhere my eyes and nose would water and burn, and my forehead would feel a sudden pressure that made it impossible to see to drive, I would have to pull over until it went away. I found that Magnesium stearate is found in many products, but is especially strong in Antacids. I stopped taking them, and anything else that has Magnesium stearate in it, and I do not have t
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Reviewer: Ann, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was getting foot and calf cramps while doing water aroebics. They have went away. HOWEVER, I now have indigestion almost after ever meal and am extremely constipated. I am trying to find out if that is a normal side effect. (I'll take the muscle cramps)
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Reviewer: Magnilife Fibromyalgia Relief, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After using a magnilife product which has magnesium stearate in it, I have become extremely constipated. Does magnesium produce this side effect?
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Reviewer: TropicalWellness, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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Section 11: Toxicological Information Routes of Entry: Ingestion. Chronic Effects on Humans: May cause damage to the following organs: liver, skin. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of inhalation.
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Reviewer: Brat, 35-44 Female
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Dramamine for motion sickness. Pamprin for menstrual. The side effects where that I had a servere drug reaction to both of these over the counter medicines and what they have in common is Magnesium Stearate. This occurred as soon as I had taken the first pill. I was taking Dramamine for motion sickness and never linked the blisters I was getting on my feet and ankles to the medicine I h
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