Magnesium Malate Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Magnesium Malate against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Magnesium Malate is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 5 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for constipation, diarrhea, high cholesterol.Based on those ingredients, 2,078 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are Dietary Fiber, Magnesium, Malic Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 3 active ingredients: malic acid, magnesium, and magnesium malate trihydrate. Magnesium is a mineral your body needs for nerve and muscle function, bone health, and managing blood sugar.
Malic acid is an organic compound that plays a role in how your cells produce energy. The inactive ingredients—gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica—are the capsule and fillers that hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Not established
Magnesium in this product is rated effective for indigestion (dyspepsia), constipation, low magnesium levels in the blood (hypomagnesemia), and preventing pre-eclampsia in pregnancy. Malic acid is possibly effective for dry mouth, but the evidence is insufficient to rate its effectiveness for acne, acid reflux (GERD), fatigue, fibromyalgia, or psoriasis.
The evidence we hold doesn't establish how well the product works for other claimed uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Magnesium is generally well tolerated at recommended doses for healthy adults. The most common side effects from oral magnesium are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach irritation—which makes sense, since magnesium can have a laxative effect.
Malic acid in food amounts is generally well tolerated, but supplement-dose safety hasn't been well studied, so caution is advised unless your doctor recommends it. For pregnancy and breastfeeding: magnesium is listed as likely safe to possibly safe in pregnancy—magnesium is actually needed during pregnancy—but supplements should only be used under your doctor's guidance.
Normal dietary amounts are fine while breastfeeding, but check with your doctor before taking a supplement.
Meds to double-check
Major interaction found
Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take levodopa/carbidopa for Parkinson's disease—magnesium can reduce how well it works. Also double-check if you're on blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), calcium channel blockers, skeletal muscle relaxants, sulfonylureas (diabetes drugs), quinolone antibiotics, potassium-sparing diuretics, bisphosphonates, or antacids and acid-reducing medications.
Space doses of quinolones and bisphosphonates at least 2–4 hours away from this supplement.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals may help with indigestion and constipation if you're deficient in magnesium, but it has significant interactions with Parkinson's medications, blood pressure drugs, muscle relaxants, diabetes medications, and antibiotics. If you take any prescription medication, check your exact drugs against the tool on this page before starting.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether this product fits your needs and medications.
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Assessment coverage: 4 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Magnesium Malate, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078016007 |
| Net contents | 200 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 295973 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 Gram(s) | 3% |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Malic Acid | 2.5 Gram(s) | -- |
| Magnesium | 425 mg | 101% |
| Magnesium Malate Trihydrate | 3.75 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Supports muscle and energy production
Non GMO Validated
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Formula
Magnesium Malate 3,750 mg per serving
Source Naturals Magnesium Malate is a compound of magnesium and malic acid. It supports proper muscle function, cardiovascular health, and energy production. Malic acid is a natural fruit acid that is present in most cells in the body and is an intermediate in the Krebs cycle, where energy is captured during the metabolism of carbs and fats. Magnesium is an essential cofactor for over 300 enzymatic reactions in metabolism, ATP synthesis and energy production. Magnesium plays important roles in muscle relaxation, because of its function as a cofactor for enzymes and because of its ability to counterbalance calcium in the cell.
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Validated
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 2 to 6 capsules daily with a meal.
Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright SOURCE NATURALS, INC.
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Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals
These are the 5 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Dietary Fiber
Interacts with2,025 drugs
Black psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. I...
Dietary Fiber monograph & interactionsProtein
Malic Acid
Interacts with172 drugs
Malic acid is a natural acid found in apples and other fruits, often combined with magnesium in supplements marketed for fibromyalgia and muscle pain....
Malic Acid monograph & interactionsMagnesium
Interacts with295 drugs
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preven...
Magnesium monograph & interactionsMagnesium Malate Trihydrate
Interacts with295 drugs
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preven...
Magnesium Malate Trihydrate monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Magnesium Malate by Source Naturals contains ingredients with documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is through its magnesium content: magnesium can significantly reduce how well levodopa/carbidopa (used for Parkinson's disease) works in your body. Malic acid may also increase the risk of low blood pressure (hypotension) when taken alongside blood pressure medications (antihypertensives).
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Magnesium interacts with several other medication types at moderate severity. It can strengthen the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants and increase their duration, and it can add to the blood-pressure-lowering effects of calcium channel blockers.
Magnesium also increases how much your body absorbs sulfonylureas (diabetes medications), which raises the risk of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). It decreases absorption of quinolone antibiotics and bisphosphonates (bone medications), so spacing doses apart is important.
Potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills) may raise your magnesium levels when combined with this product, and antacids or acid-reducing medications may affect how magnesium works as a laxative.
Altogether, these interactions span 435 individual medications. Use the medication checker on this page to look up your specific prescriptions before starting this product.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Magnesium Malate interact with 2,078 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
3 of the 5 ingredients in Magnesium Malate interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dietary Fiber Magnesium Malic Acid
Hydrochlorothiazide, IrbesartanAvalide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LabetalolTrandate HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Labetalol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LisinoprilPrinzide, Zestoretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, Losartan PotassiumHyzaar
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MethyldopaAldoril 15, Aldoril 25, Aldoril D30, Methazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Methyldopa interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MetoprololLopressor HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Metoprolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MoexiprilUniretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PindololViskazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Pindolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, PropranololInderide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Propranolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, QuinaprilAccuretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ReserpineHydropres, Serpasil-Esidrix, Serpasil-Esidrix #1, Serpasil-Esidrix #2
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Reserpine interactionHydrochlorothiazide, SpironolactoneAldactazide, Aldactide 25, Aldactide 50, Spirozine
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionMagnesium Malate TrihydratePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Potassium-sparing diuretics decrease excretion of magnesium, possibly increasing magnesium levels.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TimololTimolide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Timolol interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TriamtereneDyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25, Triamzide, Triazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydratePotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Potassium-sparing diuretics decrease excretion of magnesium, possibly increasing magnesium levels.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionMalic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ValsartanDiovan HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interactionHydroflumethiazideSaluron
How Hydroflumethiazide interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydroflumethiazide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydroflumethiazide interactionHydroflumethiazide, ReserpineSalutensin, Salutensin-Demi
How Hydroflumethiazide, Reserpine interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Hydroflumethiazide, Reserpine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Hydroflumethiazide, Reserpine interactionIbandronateBoniva, Boniva IV
How Ibandronate interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydrateBisphosphonates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Ibandronate interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Ibandronate interactionIloprostAurlumyn, Ventavis
How Iloprost interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Iloprost interactionMagnesium Malate TrihydrateAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Iloprost interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Iloprost interactionIndapamideLozide, Lozol
How Indapamide interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Indapamide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Indapamide interactionIrbesartanAprovel, Avapro
How Irbesartan interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Irbesartan interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Irbesartan interactionIrbesartan, HydrochlorothiazideCoAprovel
How Irbesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Irbesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Irbesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionIsosorbide Dinitrate, HydralazineBiDil
How Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Isosorbide Dinitrate, Hydralazine interactionIsradipineDynacirc CR
How Isradipine interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydrateCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Isradipine interactionMalic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Isradipine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Isradipine interactionKanamycinKantrex
How Kanamycin interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydrateAminoglycoside Antibiotics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use of aminoglycoside antibiotics and magnesium can increase the risk for neuromuscular weakness.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Kanamycin interactionLabetalolNormodyne, Trandate
How Labetalol interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Labetalol interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Labetalol interactionLamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil FumarateTemixys
How Lamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydrateBictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir Alafenamide (biktarvy) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Magnesium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Lamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Lamivudine, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate interactionLercanidipine HydrochlorideZanidip
How Lercanidipine Hydrochloride interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Malic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Lercanidipine Hydrochloride interactionMagnesium Malate TrihydrateCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Lercanidipine Hydrochloride interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Lercanidipine Hydrochloride interactionLetibotulinumtoxina-wlbgLetybo
How Letibotulinumtoxina-wlbg interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydrateSkeletal Muscle Relaxants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Letibotulinumtoxina-wlbg interactionLevamlodipineConjupri
How Levamlodipine interacts with Magnesium Malate — through 3 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Magnesium Malate TrihydrateCalcium Channel Blockers Moderate
Interaction Summary
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Read the full Magnesium Malate Trihydrate + Levamlodipine interactionMalic AcidAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Read the full Malic Acid + Levamlodipine interactionDietary FiberOral Drugs Minor
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Read the full Dietary Fiber + Levamlodipine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Magnesium Malate with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Dietary Fiber
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce the effects of carbamazepine and increase the risk for convulsions.
Theoretically, black psyllium might reduce carbamazepine absorption. A preliminary study using blond psyllium reported decreased carbamazepine bioavailability due to binding of the drug to psyllium, as well as reduction of available fluid in the gut for dissolution of the drug. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Lithium
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as lithium might reduce lithium absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might reduce lithium absorption and plasma levels. Some case reports describe a reduction in plasma lithium levels with concomitant administration of blond psyllium. This was reversed when psyllium was stopped. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Theoretically, black psyllium might increase the therapeutic and adverse effects of metformin.
Animal research shows that concurrent consumption of blond psyllium with metformin slows and increases the absorption of metformin. This interaction may also occur with black psyllium. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after metformin.
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as olanzapine might reduce olanzapine absorption.
The fiber in black psyllium might decrease the absorption of olanzapine. A single case report describes a reduction in the effectiveness of olanzapine when it was concomitantly administered with an unspecified type of psyllium 3 grams orally twice daily. This effect was reversed when psyllium was stopped.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as digoxin might reduce digoxin absorption and decrease digoxin levels.
Psyllium might bind digoxin in the gut. However, some clinical evidence suggests that psyllium does not impact digoxin absorption.
Ethinyl Estradiol
Theoretically, taking black psyllium at the same time as ethinyl estradiol might alter levels of estradiol.
Concurrent use of blond psyllium with ethinyl estradiol results in a slight increase in the extent of ethinyl estradiol absorption and a slower rate of absorption. This is unlikely to be clinically significant.
Oral Drugs
Theoretically, psyllium might increase, decrease, or have no effect on the absorption of oral drugs.
Psyllium seems to have variable effects on drug absorption. To avoid changes in absorption, take psyllium 30-60 minutes after oral medications. Animal research shows that blond psyllium delays and increases the absorption of metformin and ethinyl estradiol. Case reports and animal research suggest that blond psyllium might reduce absorption of lithium, digoxin, olanzapine, and carbamazepine. Finally, some pharmacokinetic studies show that psyllium does not affect the absorption of levothyroxine or warfarin. Although many of these studies evaluated blond psyllium, the fiber content in black psyllium may have similar effects.
Magnesium
Levodopa/Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Magnesium can reduce the bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Clinical research in healthy volunteers shows that taking magnesium oxide 1000 mg with levodopa 100 mg/carbidopa 10 mg reduces the area under the curve (AUC) of levodopa by 35% and of carbidopa by 81%. In vitro and animal research shows that magnesium produces an alkaline environment in the digestive tract, which might lead to degradation and reduced bioavailability of levodopa/carbidopa.
Aminoglycoside Antibiotics
Concomitant use of aminoglycoside antibiotics and magnesium can increase the risk for neuromuscular weakness.
Both aminoglycosides and magnesium reduce presynaptic acetylcholine release, which can lead to neuromuscular blockade and possible paralysis. This is most likely to occur with high doses of magnesium given intravenously.
Antacids
Use of acid reducers may reduce the laxative effect of magnesium oxide.
A retrospective analysis shows that, in the presence of H2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a higher dose of magnesium oxide is needed for a laxative effect. This may also occur with antacids. Under acidic conditions, magnesium oxide is converted to magnesium chloride and then to magnesium bicarbonate, which has an osmotic laxative effect. By reducing acidity, antacids may reduce the conversion of magnesium oxide to the active bicarbonate salt.
Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (Biktarvy)
Magnesium might decrease levels of bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide by reducing its absorption.
Advise patients that bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide should be taken at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after magnesium containing products.
Bisphosphonates
Magnesium can decrease absorption of bisphosphonates.
Cations, including magnesium, can decrease bisphosphonate absorption. Advise patients to separate doses of magnesium and these drugs by at least 2 hours.
Calcium Channel Blockers
Magnesium can have additive effects with calcium channel blockers, although evidence is conflicting.
Magnesium inhibits calcium entry into smooth muscle cells and may therefore have additive effects with calcium channel blockers. Severe hypotension and neuromuscular blockades may occur when nifedipine is used with intravenous magnesium, although some contradictory evidence suggests that concurrent use of magnesium with nifedipine does not increase the risk of neuromuscular weakness. High doses of magnesium could theoretically have additive effects with other calcium channel blockers.
Digoxin
Magnesium salts may reduce absorption of digoxin.
Clinical evidence suggests that treatment with oral magnesium hydroxide or magnesium trisilicate reduces absorption of digoxin from the intestines. This may reduce the blood levels of digoxin and decrease its therapeutic effects.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics decrease excretion of magnesium, possibly increasing magnesium levels.
Potassium-sparing diuretics also have magnesium-sparing properties, which can counteract the magnesium losses associated with loop and thiazide diuretics. Theoretically, increased magnesium levels could result from concomitant use of potassium-sparing diuretics and magnesium supplements.
Quinolone Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of quinolones.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with quinolones and decrease their absorption. Advise patients to take these drugs at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Skeletal Muscle Relaxants
Parenteral magnesium alters the pharmacokinetics of skeletal muscle relaxants, increasing their effects and accelerating the onset of effect.
Parenteral magnesium shortens the time to onset of skeletal muscle relaxants by about 1 minute and prolongs the duration of action by about 2 minutes. Magnesium potentiates the effects of skeletal muscle relaxants by decreasing calcium-mediated release of acetylcholine from presynaptic nerve terminals, reducing postsynaptic sensitivity to acetylcholine, and having a direct effect on the membrane potential of myocytes. Magnesium also has vasodilatory actions and increases cardiac output, allowing a greater amount of muscle relaxant to reach the motor end plate. A clinical study found that low-dose rocuronium (0.45 mg/kg), when given after administration of magnesium 30 mg/kg over 10 minutes, has an accelerated onset of effect, which matches the onset of effect seen with a full-dose rocuronium regimen (0.6 mg/kg). In another clinical study, onset times for rocuronium doses of 0.3, 0.6, and 1.2 mg/kg were 86, 76, and 50 seconds, respectively, when given alone, but were reduced to 66, 44, and 38 seconds, respectively, when the doses were given after a 15-minute infusion of magnesium sulfate 60 mg/kg. Giving intraoperative intravenous magnesium sulfate, 50 mg/kg loading dose followed by 15 mg/kg/hour, reduces the onset time of rocuronium, enhances its clinical effects, reduces the dose of intraoperative opiates, and prolongs the spontaneous recovery time. It does not affect the activity of subsequently administered neostigmine.
Sulfonylureas
Magnesium increases the systemic absorption of sulfonylureas, increasing their effects and side effects.
Clinical research shows that administration of magnesium hydroxide with glyburide increases glyburide absorption, increases maximal insulin response by 35-fold, and increases the risk of hypoglycemia, when compared with glyburide alone. A similar interaction occurs between magnesium hydroxide and glipizide. The mechanism of this effect appears to be related to the elevation of gastrointestinal pH by magnesium-based antacids, increasing solubility and enhancing absorption of sulfonylureas.
Tetracycline Antibiotics
Magnesium decreases absorption of tetracyclines.
Magnesium can form insoluble complexes with tetracyclines in the gut and decrease their absorption and antibacterial activity. Advise patients to take these drugs 1 hour before or 2 hours after magnesium supplements.
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, magnesium may have antiplatelet effects, but the evidence is conflicting.
In vitro evidence shows that magnesium sulfate inhibits platelet aggregation, even at low concentrations. Some preliminary clinical evidence shows that infusion of magnesium sulfate increases bleeding time by 48% and reduces platelet activity. However, other clinical research shows that magnesium does not affect platelet aggregation, although inhibition of platelet-dependent thrombosis can occur.
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
Gabapentin absorption can be decreased by magnesium.
Clinical research shows that giving magnesium oxide orally along with gabapentin decreases the maximum plasma concentration of gabapentin by 33%, time to maximum concentration by 36%, and area under the curve by 43%. Advise patients to take gabapentin at least 2 hours before, or 4 to 6 hours after, magnesium supplements.
Sevelamer (Renagel, Renvela)
Sevelamer may increase serum magnesium levels.
In patients on hemodialysis, sevelamer use was associated with a 0.28 mg/dL increase in serum magnesium. The mechanism of this interaction remains unclear.
Malic Acid
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, malic acid might increase the risk of hypotension when taken with antihypertensive drugs.
Animal research shows that malic acid isolated from tagetes roots can reduce mean arterial blood pressure.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Magnesium Malate, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
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Black Psyllium
Interacts with 2,025 drugsBlack psyllium is a soluble-fiber supplement made from the seeds of a Plantago plant, used mostly to ease constipation and support digestive health. It is best known and most studied for rel...
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Interacts with 172 drugsMalic acid is a natural acid found in apples and other fruits, often combined with magnesium in supplements marketed for fibromyalgia and muscle pain. The evidence for its health benefits is...
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Interacts with 295 drugsMagnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for muscles, nerves, blood pressure, and many other functions, and supplements are useful for preventing or correcting deficiency. Some othe...
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The 107 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
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Malic Acid 7 references
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