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. 2015 May 13;2015:1113.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Adverse effects

RCT
Crossover design
45 people with at least 6 cramps during the previous month
In review
Diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting
11% with magnesium
10% with placebo

Significance not assessed

RCT
Crossover design
68 people with at least 2 leg cramps per week for 3 months
In review
Diarrhoea
30% with magnesium
17% with placebo
Absolute numbers not reported

P = 0.1
Not significant

Systematic review
People with cramps Adverse effects
with magnesium
with placebo

Significance not assessed