Magnesium Sulfate Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have myasthenia gravis, talk with healthcare provider.

• If you have nerve disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Low blood pressure.

• Irritation where the shot is given.

• Diarrhea.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Chest pain or pressure or fast heartbeat.

• Severe dizziness or passing out.

• Feeling extremely tired or weak.

• Sudden change in vision.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• Severe flushing.

• Severe itching.

• Severe swelling.

• Severe diarrhea.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• If seizures are worse or different after starting medicine.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.