PVCs, Calcium & Magnesium

Posted By  CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on April 05, 1999 at 11:25:18:

In Reply to: Re: PVCs, Calcium & Magnesium posted by Kelsey on April 04, 1999 at 18:38:52:

: Hi Kim, I too have been a sufferer of PVC's for 20 years. I had my magnesium level checked and was low, so I take a 250 mg tablet (over the counter) of magnesium which does help alot. I still get them though, but not as frequent. I would not take more than 100% of the daily recommended dosage because there can be side effects from taking too much. My doctor said that 250mg is fine to take daily. You could try and see if it helps you. Hope this helps.

[Cleveland Clinic, MD]

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Dear Kelsey,
I would agree that 250 mg is a safe dosage but would echo the importance of checking a level first.
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