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Could Taking Diuretic BP Medicines Cause Terrible Cramp In My Right Hand?
I experienced what seemed like a terrible cramp in my right hand last week. Since then extremely sore if I stretch hand a certain way or rub the affected area. Sometimes I feel pain shooting from hand to my forearm I’ve had a couple of times before a few months and pain goes away. Six months ago started taking a diuretic bp med
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Hi,
Diuretics can cause terrible cramps due to electrolyte imbalance and dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
Diuretics can cause terrible cramps due to electrolyte imbalance and dehydration.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
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