Magnesium Citrate FAQs
How much does Magnesium Citrate cost without insurance?
For non-prescription Magnesium Citrate, customers can expect to pay $8.79. With a SingleCare discount card and a prescription for Magnesium Citrate, you would pay only $2.51.
How much does Magnesium Citrate cost with insurance?
Insurance coverage of Magnesium Citrate will depend on many factors, but typically a prescription for Magnesium Citrate will not be covered by your insurance plan. If it is, the copay cost of Magnesium Citrate could vary widely depending on your insurance plan and the actual product prescribed. A reliable way to save money is with a SingleCare Magnesium Citrate coupon. With a price of $2.51 for generic Magnesium Citrate, a SingleCare savings card may be a better option for your Magnesium Citrate prescription than insurance.
Does Medicare cover Magnesium Citrate and how much does it cost?
Medicare prescription drug plans usually do not cover purchases of Magnesium Citrate even when prescribed by a physician. For Medicare patients using Magnesium Citrate, you can pay as low as $2.51.if you bring your SingleCare Magnesium Citrate coupon and your prescription to a participating SingleCare pharmacy, such as CVS, Longs Drugs, or Duane Reade.
Is there a generic of Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium Citrate as a supplement is widely available under brand names, such as Solaray and Now, as well as premium brand names, such as Nature Made (Pharmavite). Magnesium Citrate as a remedy for constipation is typically sold under generic brands, including Up & Up, Equate, and Walgreens.
What is Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium Citrate is both a supplement to provide dietary magnesium and, as an oral solution, to relieve constipation.
Magnesium is a metal used throughout the body as a critical element in a wide spectrum of chemical processes. 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. As a supplement, Magnesium Citrate is administered as a tablet.
Magnesium Citrate is an osmotic laxative—it draws water into the intestines from the intestinal tissues to soften stools and make them easier to pass. As a laxative, Magnesium Citrate is administered as an oral solution.
What are the side effects of Magnesium Citrate?
The most common side effects of Magnesium Citrate are diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, flushing, difficulty urinating, and bowel movement pain. Allergic reactions are rare. However, Magnesium Citrate supplements or remedies 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 Citrate supplements or remedies, discontinue the product and consult with your physician.