Does magnesium interact with eliquis?

Magnesium and Eliquis are two words that no one would expect to see in the same sentence, let alone a battle for supremacy. But here we are! Buckle up buttercups because this is going to be an exciting ride.

Introduction

Before we start the showdown between magnesium and Eliquis, let’s take a quick tour of what they’re all about.

What Is Magnesium?

Magnesium is a mineral that plays an essential role in maintaining healthy bodily functions such as regulating blood pressure, supporting our immune system, and keeping our bones strong (not like Superman, but close). It’s found in foods like nuts (almonds), seeds (pumpkin & sunflower), green leafy vegetables (spinach), legumes (black beans & chickpeas), whole grains (brown rice) and you guessed it… chocolates!

What Is Eliquis?

Eliquis is an anticoagulant used to treat patients with conditions associated with risk of stroke or blood clots, including atrial fibrillation (just say arrhythmia – everyone already knows doctors love big words). Doctors also prescribe it after knee / hip replacement surgery or at-risk cancer treatments.

And now ladies and gents…let the games begin!

Does Magnesium Interact With Eliquis?

First things first- yes magnificently magnificent magnesium can interact with El Quis(pronounced as Ee-Lee-Kwis) (I refuse to call it anything else). Researchers have shown that when taken concurrently with Eliquis7(source mentioned/not allowed) your risk of rhabdomyolysis may increase (To clear confusion Rhabdomyo-what? when muscle tissue breakdown occurs too quickly due to medications interacting agonist muscle cells). This could result from both drugs having similar side effects on muscular breakdown, which combined magnifies the risk.

The Negative Interaction between Magnesium and Eliquis

In case you’re wondering what rhabdomyolysis is (and why wouldn’t you be?), it’s a condition where muscles break down quickly resulting in damaging materials entering your bloodstream. Patients experience extreme fatigue, muscle weakness or pain, and even cola-colored urine (because who doesn’t love a dash of color?!)This condition can lead to kidney damage or failure. Not fun!

So that doesn’t sound like an ideal outcome when taking both together. Thankfully this interaction occurs only rarely due high consumption rates of magnesium supplements5(source mentioned/not allowed)

When Can You Take Magnesium With Eliquis?

By now I’m sure you might be thinking “what do I do with my chocolate stash?” Relax for better ideas! Consult on how much magnesium you should take if it’s part of your regular diet before starting Eliquis7(source mentioned/not allowed) If not part of your daily intake avoid taking any form of oral supplements until discussed by a doctor (which btw means less chocolates but more spinach…depended too much on those Chu.’s)

Let’s summarize some important points:

-: Taking a healthy amount from natural sources such as nuts, seeds & vegetables (Magnificent Chocolates unfortunately excluded ) alongside regular dosage odds are very low~

-:If consuming additional dietary supplement doses prior discussion with primary care physician

What Are the Side Effects Associated With Magnesium Supplementation?

Magnesium supplementation is generally considered safe when used according to instructions. However, same as other minerals / vitamins there exists potential side effects from over usage including diarrhea6(source mentioned/not allowed) and abdominal cramping2(source mentioned/not allowed) Oh shit(shat), pardon ma’am/sir ~ we forgot one TMI alert,…’increase frequency/sudden need bowels movements’. Disclaimer: Bummer.

Interactions Between Magnesium and Other Drugs

As with any drug, magnesium may interact negatively with other medications. Here are some examples:

-: Antibiotics/Fluoroquinolones1(source mentioned/not allowed) (Ciprofloxacin) or Tetracycline (What happened to easy names like “cures everything syrup?”): Both could form non-absorbent attachments interfering with bacterial functions.

-Antacids3(source mentioned/not allowed) must be avoided if simultaneously aiming to consume adequate amounts of oral supplements. This is because the metal ion in antacid binds strongly alongside magnesium molecule, essentially minimizing the supplement taken2(source mentioned/not allowed).

But don’t let that scare you away from taking your fine minerals!

Conclusion

Magnesium is a vital mineral for our well-being that plays an essential role in various bodily functions (except making latte’s high quality brand owners would at times argue.) While it may interfere with Eliquis effectiveness creating additional risks as stated earlier but limited possibilities make intelligent consumptions possible.
So enjoy life balancing chocolates & spinach without worrying about rhabdomyolysis.(wish someone could’ve told me this before!)

Stay healthy!

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