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Having Leg Cramps At Night And Advised To Take Gabpentin. Is It The Correct Medication?
Question: I have leg cramps at night, and my Doctor gave me a perscription for Gabpentin. I am supposed to take
one or two by mouth at Bed time. Is this OK for leg cramps?
one or two by mouth at Bed time. Is this OK for leg cramps?
Brief Answer:
Gabapentin is for neuropathic pain in the legs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Gabapentin is generally prescribed for NEUROPATHIC PAINS in the legs which arises due to a compressed nerve in the Lumbar spine due to a prolapsed or protruded intervertebral disc.
Also, this is just to let you know that leg cramps at night occur due to various causes. So, Gabapentin will only work if your leg pains are due to a neurological cause.
Hope I have addressed your query. I welcome any more clarification.
Regards
Gabapentin is for neuropathic pain in the legs.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for writing to XXXXXXX
Gabapentin is generally prescribed for NEUROPATHIC PAINS in the legs which arises due to a compressed nerve in the Lumbar spine due to a prolapsed or protruded intervertebral disc.
Also, this is just to let you know that leg cramps at night occur due to various causes. So, Gabapentin will only work if your leg pains are due to a neurological cause.
Hope I have addressed your query. I welcome any more clarification.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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