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2. Quinine - Wikipedia

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   Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis. [5] This includes the treatment of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum that is resistant to chloroquine when artesunate is not available. [5] [6] While sometimes used for nocturnal leg cramps, quinine is not recommended for this purpose due to the risk of serious side effects. [5]

3. Quinine -- popular remedy for leg cramps -- can be deadly - AOL

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   People who rely on Qualaquin, also known as quinine sulfate, to combat their nighttime leg cramps are putting their lives at risk, warned the Food and Drug Administration. The federal agency ...

4. Tonic water - Wikipedia

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   Until about 2010, [11] quinine was often recommended as a relief for leg cramps, although medical research suggested some care was needed in monitoring doses. [12] Because of quinine's risks, the FDA cautions consumers against using "off-label" quinine drugs to treat leg cramps. [13]

5. Cramp - Wikipedia

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   Quinine has not been shown to reduce the duration (length) of a muscle cramp. [6] Quinine treatment may lead to hematologic and cardiac toxicity. Due to its low effectiveness and negative side effects, its use as a medication for treating muscle cramps is not recommended by the FDA. [26] Magnesium is commonly used to treat muscle cramps.

6. Cramp fasciculation syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Cramp fasciculation syndrome is diagnosed by clinical examination and electromyography (EMG). [5] Fasciculation is the only abnormality [6] (if any) [7] seen with EMG. Cramp fasciculation syndrome is a chronic condition. [8] Treatment options include anti-seizure medications such as carbamazepine, immunosuppressive drugs and plasmapheresis.

7. FDA approves first new type of pain medication in 25 years - AOL

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   A new pain relief drug, suzetrigine, is a prescription pill that’s taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will be sold under the brand name Journavx. FDA approves first new type of ...