We are evaluating the effect of I.V infusion of magnesium sulfate during spinal anesthesia on post-operative analgesia and postoperative analgesic requirement. This is a randomized, double blind, prospective study. Exclusion criteria are allergic reaction to study drug, cardiovascular, hepatic or renal dysfunction, neuromuscular diseases, opioid or analgesic abuse, prior treatment with calcium channel blockers. 68 ASA 1 patients, undergoing elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia, are included. 15 min before induction of spinal anesthesia the magnesium group receive magnesium sulfate 50mg/kg for 15 min and then 10 mg/kg/h by continuous I.V infusion until the end of surgery. The saline group receive the same volume of isotonic saline over the same period. Post-operative pain and analgesic requirement will be evaluated immediately after surgery and at 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 24 h after surgery.