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What Causes Leg Cramps In The Nights Despite Taking Hydroxychloroquine?
I have legs cramps (night time) my dr prescribe hydroxychloroquine 200 mg tab 2 tablet twice a day for two week than 1 tablet twice a week An I don’t feel good,when I take it I’m 70 y and never took medication on my life my pharmacy is on my back yard garden what I do ? I try to contact him n/a
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
Hi
Went through your post, you have mentioned that you are 70 years and on hydroxy chloroquine for leg cramps. I would suggest you
1. stop hydroxy chloroquine as it is known to cause eye damage after 65 years and is not given after 65
2. Hydroxy chloroquine is given in autoimmune arthritis which you don't have
3.Do your vitamin D level if low can cause cramps and Start calcium supplements with good sun exposure daily to your body, things will be better.
Regards.
Went through your post, you have mentioned that you are 70 years and on hydroxy chloroquine for leg cramps. I would suggest you
1. stop hydroxy chloroquine as it is known to cause eye damage after 65 years and is not given after 65
2. Hydroxy chloroquine is given in autoimmune arthritis which you don't have
3.Do your vitamin D level if low can cause cramps and Start calcium supplements with good sun exposure daily to your body, things will be better.
Regards.
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