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Does Prolonged Intake Of Quinine For Leg Cramps Cause Side Effects?

Have been taking Quinine Sulfate off and on for several years for severe leg cramps. Am 86. Have had no discernible side effects. Should I have concern for future side effects. When taken nightly I have no leg cramps but when quitting for two three days they return. Do you offer any other solutions to Quinine other than hydration, magnesium/potassium or soap bars between the sheets at night? There seems to be some relationship between the leg cramps and emanation from the lower back. Have had stenosis and a successful back surgery and the cramps occurred several years prior.
Wed, 15 Apr 2020
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Hello,

* The Quinine sulfate is not advisable on medical grounds for a long period intake to relief leg cramps.

Following are the common side effects of Quinine as

- stomach upset

- gastric ulcer

- diarrhea

- hearing problems

- dizziness

- headache

- visual disturbances

- heart palpitations

- others

* A safer alternative is capsule tramadol hydrochloride with antacid tablets for best results without such danger of side effects.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Does Prolonged Intake Of Quinine For Leg Cramps Cause Side Effects?

Hello, * The Quinine sulfate is not advisable on medical grounds for a long period intake to relief leg cramps. Following are the common side effects of Quinine as - stomach upset - gastric ulcer - diarrhea - hearing problems - dizziness - headache - visual disturbances - heart palpitations - others * A safer alternative is capsule tramadol hydrochloride with antacid tablets for best results without such danger of side effects. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel