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However, milder products (e.g., stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) should be used whenever possible for constipation. Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours.
If you are taking magnesium citrate, you can mix the liquid with water or juice. A full dose of magnesium citrate will result in a bowel movement within a half-hour to three hours, though smaller doses may take longer to produce a bowel movement. You can take magnesium citrate with food, but it may take longer for the drug to have an effect. Be sure to drink two full glasses of water or some other liquid after taking magnesium citrate to replace some of the water your body will lose. Side Effects. Although magnesium citrate is safe for most people to use, it can cause some side effects. For example, you may develop diarrhea after taking magnesium citrate.