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Milk of Magnesia

Magnesium hydroxide

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5  Effectiveness
1.2  Side Effects
4.5  Holistic Benefits

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Since taking Milk of Magnesia, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
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Appetite 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Digestion 0% 16.7% 66.7% 0% 16.7%
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Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 83.3% 0% 16.7%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Milk of Magnesia
19 Jul 2010 During times of stomach pain, Milk of Magnesia has done wonders for acid reflux and other trivialities.
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11 Jul 2010 I took this medication a while back because I had a very upset stomach and the taste was horrible, I almost threw up and it made my stomach feel worse. So since then I havent taken this medication.
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11 Jul 2010 Everytime my stomach is upset i use this medication and it makes it feel so much better.
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08 Jul 2010 Milk of Magnesia has always been a great medication. I've never had any problems.
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19 Jun 2010 When I had constipation, I took Milk of Magnesia in and that really helped relieve the constipation and let me pass easier.
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