WalMart carries this in their pharmacy. YOu have to ask for the generic for SlowMag. WalMart carries the brand name on the shelf in the vitamin section for $9.99... a good price for that too.

Also, I get mine at Costco. They carry it in the OTC section. And will order it for you too.

I've been using the new CVS lotion....I find it very nice.
Take a look.

http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/sh...new_crumb=true
It is in our local store for $10.49. A very nice base, unscented and moisturizing too.

mrsD, Do you rub the cream on areas with neuropathy pain? Why do you think this helps, because you are deficient?

Do you think the Alta brand magnesium chloride is a decent product? Do you see any reason to not use it?
http://www.iherb.com/Alta-Health-Mag...ets/10682?at=0

Thanks a lot,
Electron

That product does not say --delayed release. It costs more than the brand name SlowMag... so why pay more?

SlowMag is quite affordable now at WalMart.
I don't know anything about the Alta product, but it seems a bit expensive to me. Not being delayed release it may be laxative for some people. The delayed actions make for gentler effects for some.

I apply the lotion to my arms. I've been using magnesium supplements for over a decade...to lower my blood pressure, and improve the utilization of essential fatty acids. Magnesium dilates blood vessels and improves circulation too. I get leg cramps if I don't use it.

It doesn't matter where you apply the lotion...the mag goes thru the skin. If your feet have poor circulation, you might apply to the tops of them and the calves. Applied at night really helps with relaxation and sleep too.

If you prefer to order online, Amazon has Slow Mag for a very reasonable price. i order mine from Purdue Products via Amazon currently selling for $19.36 for a pack of 2 (60 tabs each). If you order 2 (240 tabs), you even get free shipping. I've ordered several times through this seller with no problems.

Yes, I take it for the sensations and also for my heart issues. It isn't harmful — it can be helpful, especially with Autonomic Neuropathy. If you take Neurontin make sure you take magnesium two hours before or after. The very best brand money can buy is Mag-Tab SR (12 hour slow release). Your pharmacist can order it in for you. It has 84 mg of elemental magnesium.

Good luck!

What's the problem with Neurontin and magnesium? I have never heard that.
Electron

Some minerals complex with drugs (attach to them) and prevent absorption from the GI tract. This is true for magnesium and Neurontin. Neurontin has poor absorption anyway, and this would make it much less.

It is also true for some antibiotics, which will complex with calcium, iron and magnesium.

MrsD,
 

I used the CVS lotion last night and it's really helping w/ the burning & numbness. Thanks for suggesting it.

I am glad it is working for you. I like it on my legs too, it seems to relax them. I've also done my sore right arm (the shingles arm) and I don't wake up with the pain like I sometimes do.

It seems to be relaxing also and helps me fall asleep!

Our close CVS stopped carrying it! We found another in a store 3 miles away. I sure hope they are not discontinuing it permanently?

It still appears on their .com for sale that way. I'll be very disappointed if after finding it, this just becomes unavailable! :rolleyes:

I got it @ cvs online.
 

There was a free ship/$10 off $50 CVS offer and I bought 2 bottles of it. Maybe we need to stock up before it disappears! Amazon had a similar product but it cost 2x more.