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juneann | 14:28 Sat 24th Jul 2010 | Health & Fitness
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Does anyone have a remedy for night leg cramps? I keep suffering and have to leap out of bed to get relief from the pain. I'm then left with an aching leg muscle for the rest of the day. Is there a quick easy cure for this problem? Any advice appreciated.
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Not on Statins are you.
Quinine Sulphate tablets or as headwreck said Tonic Water.

Also, make sure that you drink plenty during the day, especially in the summer.
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Yes - I am on statins - could this be causing the night camps?
I took Quinine for night cramps for several years but when I started taking Statins I was taken off the Quinine. Drink a glass of tonic water every night now but not as effective as the tablets
If you look at your side effect sheet it will probably be on there.
I suffer from this too. About two years ago, it started and I had to get up every few nights. I now have a glass of tonic water most days, and one or two Crampex tablets a day, and rarely have any problems.

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