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Magnesium Deficiency from Common Meds Can Be Dangerous

Magnesium Deficiency from Common Meds Can Be Dangerous

Understanding how common drugs and silent symptoms can lead to dangerous heart rhythms and hospital visits

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Naveen Sankar S
Jun 18, 2025
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Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium levels) is often overlooked in primary care but can lead to serious complications including muscle spasms, arrhythmias, and even sudden cardiac events. Long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), diuretics, or underlying conditions like diabetes or malabsorption syndromes are key contributors. Timely recognition,…

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