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Can quinine be used for leg cramps?
Yes it can be.
Why does drinking tonic water relieve leg cramps?
It contains quinine, a muscle relaxant.
What are the uses of quinine?
Traditionally used to treat malaria, hence the origin of gin and tonic throughout the tropical British Empire. It is also an old standby for muscle cramps.
Will tonic water with quinine help your rheumatory arthritis?
No, it is not a treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is good if you have trouble with muscle cramps though.
CanI buy Quinine Tablets?
No, quinine is a prescription medicine. Also, if you're planning to use it for nocturnal leg cramps--don't. It doesn't work very well if at all for that, and it can kill you.
How are muscle spasms and cramps treated by doctors?
More prolonged or regular cramps may be treated with drugs such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, or quinine. Treatment of underlying metabolic or neurologic disease, where possible, may help relieve symptoms.
Is it true that Club Soda will help prevent leg cramps because it contains quinine?
No,Club Soda does not have quinine,Tonic Water and it will help relieve cramps but you must also continue to hydrate you body with water.
What are muscle spasms and cramps?
what is the difference between muscle spasm and muscle cramps
What is quinine water used for?
Tonic water containing quinine is used in gin and tonic drinks. Originally, this was for the anti-malarial qualities of quinine. In the United States, although quinine is a prescription drug, tonic water containing quinine is readily available in most grocery stores. This is often used as a remedy for nocturnal leg cramps. Caution should be used when consuming quinine in any form, however, since quinine can have severe side effects, should not be taken by people with certain conditions, and should not be taken with certain medications.
Can you purchase straight quinine water?
You can get tonic water with quinine in it at the grocery store usually withthe drink mixers. I use it for leg cramps.Answer:The brand Schwepps contains quinine, and is available in the US and Europe. You can get it from Walgreens or Walmart. You can find couple of brands selling Quinine water/tonic water. It provides quick relief for muscle cramps
Can you buy quinine from the pharamacy?
from a doctor. there are some over the counter plls at wal-mart that contain quinine. for leg cramps. they work good too.
Do guys get cramps?
Yes they do.. thay do not get period cramps but they can get muscle cramps.
