The drop in blood pressure caused by hypermagnesemia can cause faintness. People going through a magnesium overdose might appear pale or red in the face before losing consciousness. Fainting spells are usually brief.
Protect the person's head as much as possible and lay them down in a position where their airway is clear and their legs are elevated. This encourages blood flow to the brain.

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