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Re: magnesium?

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 12:31:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 6 Mar 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hello doctors,
>I was wondering if you think small doses of Magnesium are safe in 2nd
>and 3rd trimesters? I'm told it can help prevent too many B-H
>contractions (and it is magnesium given intravenously that slows down
>PTL, right?). I have some risk of PTL. If I were take it, orally in
>pill form, which form is best (sulfate, oxide, etc) and what dosage?
>
>Thanks
>
>KM

Magnesium is safe, but to stop contraction magnesium sulfate has to be given IV and under medical contol.

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