How does Quinine help prevent leg cramps?

Answer 1

Quinine tablets are a common treatment. Quinine often reduces the number and severity of leg cramps, but may not stop them altogether. One tablet at bedtime is the normal dose. A four week course is commonly tried at first and can be continued if the number of leg cramps is reduced. It may be worth stopping the quinine tablets every three months or so to see if they are still needed.

Most people can take quinine, but do not take it if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. There are also some rare conditions where you should not take quinine. (These include: a previous reaction to quinine; a previous haemolytic anaemia; optic neuritis; glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.) Side-effects are uncommon at the low dose used to treat leg cramps. Read the medicine packet leaflet for a full list of possible side-effects. Note: quinine is dangerous in overdose, particularly in children. Keep tablets away from children.

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Answer 3

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Quinine tablets are a common treatment. Quinine often reduces the number and severity of leg cramps, but may not stop them altogether. One tablet at bedtime is the normal dose. A four week course is commonly tried at first and can be continued if the number of leg cramps is reduced. It may be worth stopping the quinine tablets every three months or so to see if they are still needed.

Most people can take quinine, but do not take it if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. There are also some rare conditions where you should not take quinine. (These include: a previous reaction to quinine; a previous haemolytic anaemia; optic neuritis; glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.) Side-effects are uncommon at the low dose used to treat leg cramps. Read the medicine packet leaflet for a full list of possible side-effects. Note: quinine is dangerous in overdose, particularly in children. Keep tablets away from children.

Answer 4

I don't know how it works but I am prescribed a 300 mg quinine tablet to be taken at bedtime each night and it works brilliantly. I used to suffer dreadfully with cramp but not now. Dehydration is one of the causes of cramp. Are you sure you drink enough water?

Answer 5

you additionally can attempt taking greater calcium, the two via dairy or a complement. Leg cramps are oftentimes simply by a calcium deficiency. If the cramps are after exercising, you would be able to objective a reliable warmup/quiet down time. If not, a heat tub can help loosen up the muscle groups. With any homeopathic remedies, you will desire to provide it time to paintings. attempt utilising it continually for no less than a week.

Answer 6

i take quinine at night for leg cramps as well regulates potassuim also you can also drink tonic water as this has quinine in it keeping up your fluid intake should help as well i have been on these tablets for years and not suffered any relapses

Answer 7

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication
I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.
I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica.

Answer 8

Personally, I'd go with calcium/magnesium tablets. Stops cramping & spasms in muscles while relaxing.

Answer 9

Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.

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