The phrase “NEVER use magnesium if you are taking any of the following m…” is an incomplete, alarm-style health headline.
Meaning
“If you take certain medications, the article claims you should not take magnesium supplements at the same time.”
The missing “m…” most likely continues with “medications”.
Important point
The word “NEVER” is probably an exaggeration. Magnesium can interact with some medicines, but that doesn’t mean everyone taking those medicines must completely avoid magnesium.
For example, magnesium supplements can interfere with the absorption of some antibiotics and thyroid medication (levothyroxine), so they may need to be taken several hours apart. Certain diuretics and other medicines can also affect magnesium levels.
Also, people with significantly impaired kidney function need particular caution with magnesium because the kidneys normally remove excess magnesium.
In simple English:
“The post is warning that magnesium supplements can interact with certain medicines, but you need to know the specific medication before deciding whether magnesium is unsafe.”
If you send me the medications listed in the post, I can explain which interactions are real and which are exaggerated.
