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July 21
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I have been taking magnesium Glycinate 250 mg along with pomalidomide 2 mg. Check with your doc

July 24
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My husband was told to take magnesium glycinate daily. Ask your doctor if that is a good idea for you

July 22
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That's a great question, and it's smart to check before adding anything new to your routine while on Revlimid (lenalidomide).

Magnesium is sometimes recommended to help with muscle cramps, which are actually a known side effect of Revlimid. So there's a clear reason why it might come up as an option. However, supplements Show Full Answer

That's a great question, and it's smart to check before adding anything new to your routine while on Revlimid (lenalidomide).

Magnesium is sometimes recommended to help with muscle cramps, which are actually a known side effect of Revlimid. So there's a clear reason why it might come up as an option. However, supplements like magnesium can sometimes interfere with medications or cause unwanted side effects. Because of this, it's really important to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting magnesium alongside Revlimid.

They can help you figure out:

- Whether magnesium is safe given your current treatment plan
- The right dose for you
- Whether it might interact with any other medications you're taking

Your care team is the best resource here — don't be shy about asking them!

July 21

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