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What Causes Cramps In Hands While On Clarithromycin For Gurgling In Lung?
I have been ill with chest infection and was on antibiotics 500mg x 3 times a day + cortisone (8 a day for 5 days) and then because i had still gurgling in left lung was put on clarithromycin 250mg every 12 hours and 3 days x 8 cortisone tablets.(predisolone). I am still on clarithromycin 250mg for a few more days but i am getting lots of cramps in my hands why is this?
Fri, 22 Apr 2016
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Hi and thank you for choosing HCM to post your question.
Cramps in your hands are a side effect of cortisone(prednisone) and are due to the electrolyte disbalance that cause cortisone.
Clarithromycine in combination with cortison increases the effect of cortison.
A combination of foods that contain Magnesium and Potasium or supplements can help reduce cramps.I would recommend plenty of rest and hydration.
Hope my opinion is helpful.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards
Dr. Dushi
Cramps in your hands are a side effect of cortisone(prednisone) and are due to the electrolyte disbalance that cause cortisone.
Clarithromycine in combination with cortison increases the effect of cortison.
A combination of foods that contain Magnesium and Potasium or supplements can help reduce cramps.I would recommend plenty of rest and hydration.
Hope my opinion is helpful.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards
Dr. Dushi
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