Is Magnesium Safe with Norethindrone?
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Consider supplementing with 200–400 mg of magnesium glycinate or citrate daily. Magnesium-rich foods such as leafy greens, nuts, and seeds should also be encouraged.
Why this interaction occurs
Progestin and estrogen components of oral contraceptives have been associated with reduced serum and intracellular magnesium levels. Magnesium deficiency can contribute to menstrual migraines, muscle cramps, anxiety, and cardiovascular concerns.
Evidence
Evidence level: moderate.
Reported safety data
The FDA’s adverse event reporting system (FAERS) has received 8,508 reports mentioning Norethindrone. This reflects reported cases involving the medication in general — not confirmed causation, and not specific to the Norethindrone + supplement combination on this page.
FAERS reports are voluntary and cannot prove that a drug caused an event. Do not use report counts to assess the safety of this specific drug-supplement pair.
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