Magnesium FAQs
How much does Magnesium cost without insurance?
For non-prescription Magnesium, customers can expect to pay $9.25. With a SingleCare discount card and a prescription for Magnesium, you would pay only $2.51.
How much does Magnesium cost with insurance?
Insurance coverage of Magnesium will depend on many factors, but typically a prescription for Magnesium will not be covered by your insurance plan. If it is, the copay cost of Magnesium could vary depending on your insurance plan and the actual product prescribed. A reliable way to save money is with a SingleCare Magnesium coupon. With a price of $2.51 for generic Magnesium, a SingleCare savings card may be a better option for your Magnesium prescription than insurance.
Does Medicare cover Magnesium and how much does it cost?
Medicare prescription drug plans usually do not cover purchases of Magnesium even when prescribed by a physician. For Medicare patients using Magnesium, you can pay as low as $2.51.if you bring your SingleCare Magnesium coupon and your prescription to a participating SingleCare pharmacy, such as CVS, Longs Drugs, or Duane Reade.
What is the brand name of Magnesium?
Generic versions of Magnesium are widely available under brand names such as Up & Up, Spring Valley, Rite Aid, and many others. Brand-name versions (Swanson, Nature Made, GNC) are easily found in retail stores.
What is Magnesium?
Magnesium is a metal that is widely used throughout the body in hundreds of critical functions. Magnesium deficiency can be serious, so Magnesium is widely available individually or in combination with other minerals and vitamins in over-the-counter and prescription supplements.
Magnesium is a critical element in a wide spectrum of chemical processes in the body. It helps the body produce energy, maintains the beating of the heart, regulates glucose levels, activates nerves and muscles, and builds bone. Magnesium is widely available in food, so magnesium deficiencies are typically the result of poor nutrition. Because magnesium is so vital to the body's functions, chronic magnesium deficiency can be life-threatening.
Magnesium is usually taken as a tablet or capsule.
What are the side effects of Magnesium?
The most common side effects of Magnesium are diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Magnesium is a normal part of the diet and is found in most foods, so allergic reactions are extremely rare. However, Magnesium supplements often have other inactive ingredients, which may cause allergic reactions. These side effects include itching, rash, hives, and trouble breathing. If you have any reaction to Magnesium supplements, discontinue using the supplement and talk with your physician about alternatives.