When do I avoid consuming large amounts of magnesium?

This is when to avoid consuming large amounts of magnesium:

• If you have kidney disease (chronic kidney disease, diabetic nephropathy, you’re on dialysis, or if you see low GFR on your kidney test)

• If you have hypothyroidism

• If you have Addison’s disease

• If you’re taking certain medications like Fosamax, certain antibiotics, diuretics or lithium