How Magnesium interacts with Corticosteroid medications
Interaction Type: Depletions
Interaction Rating: Potential/Theoretical
Long term use of these medications has shown a decrease in magnesium blood levels. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.(1)
These drugs include prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, betamethasone, budesonide, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, cortisone, beclomethasone, flunisolide, fluticasone, fludrocortisone, mometasone.
 
References
  1. View Abstract:  Rolla G, Bucca C, Bugiani M, et al. Hypomagnesemia in Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Effect of Therapy. Magnes Trace Elem. 1990;9(3):132-6.
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