How much magnesium can I take for a headache?

Answer by  patti (29325)

A dose of 500 mg daily is sometimes used as headache prevention. Injectable magnesium has been effective in some people suffer migraines. Mg is not a prn pain reliever.

Answer by  NinaAngel (7)

RDA value of magnesium is 400mg but 75% of population fails to manage the intake or the loss exceeds the balance.Magnesium is basically prescribed for migraine. Magnesium gluconate is the most potent form. 2 tablets with 3 main meals of the day does wonders but it should not be taken without consulting your doctor whatsoever.

Answer by  tbird16 (153)

Your headache, especially if a migraine could be secondary to magnesium deficiency. Check with your doctor first, but you can take 2 tabs of 500 mg. three times a day

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

Magnesium can be lost by too much coffee intake, stress, and certain medicines. Proper dosage for replacing lost magnesium is two 500 mg magnesium gluconate tablets at lunch time, two in the late afternoon or early evening, and then two at bedtime.

Answer by  amber85 (147)

The amount of magnesium someone should take can vary from male to female and can depend on if you are pregnant or breast feeding. For a male you can take between 270 - 400 mg daily and for a female you should have 280 - 300 mg daily.

Answer by  Jules28 (196)

Take between 6 - 10 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Higher amount of magnesium can have a laxative effect on the body, so it is best to start small.

Answer by  shastie (1601)

First off you should take magnesium gluconate for the best results. The recommened dose if two 500mg tablets at lunch time, two 500mg tablets in the afternoon, and two 500mg tablets at bedtime. This will help you long term.

Answer by  swizz (390)

Magnesium dosage varies greatly upon age. Usually, for adults the dosage should be between 200-500 mg per day. You should not take more than the recommended dosage because it Magnesium can be toxic to the body.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well to cure your headache you can take about 500 grams of magnesium. Do not take any more than that.

Answer by  jahangir (35)

It is not proven that magnesium heals the headache then do not take any form of magnesium for relief of a headache.

Answer by  pradhaprajgmailcom (1518)

It is not advisable to take tablets as you like for any reason.Because it may be a symptem for major problem.You can take 0.05mg magnesium for headach.