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i.m on a lot of other medications.i cant cope with the pain.i cant do much because of the cramps.is there an alternative to quinine.i do drink tonic water but you have to drink so much of it.

January 25, 2018
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Dec. 12, 2006 -- The FDA is telling people not to use the malaria drug quinine for leg cramps, citing potentially deadly side effects.

The FDA issued the advice today and ordered all unapproved drugs containing quinine off the market within 60 days.

For pain:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
Talk to your doctor.
Good luck and good health

January 25, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take magnesium for cramps & magnesium oil spray helps too.

January 28, 2018

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