Night cramps

Night cramps occur in the disease and quinine has a somewhat controversial reputation in their prevention. Nevertheless, meta-analysis of six doubleblind trials of nocturnal cramps (not necessarily associated with peripheral vascular disease) shows that the number, but not severity or duration of episodes, is reduced by a night-time dose. The benefit may not be seen for 4 weeks (see ticlopidine). 

Granulomatous hepatitis has been reported in a patient taking quinine sulfate for night cramps (27). Cholestatic jaundice was reported in another patient who had taken quinine for night cramps (SEDA-13, 815). Except for the occasional anecdotal case, there is no evidence that true hepatotoxicity occurs with quinine. 

Rashes are common in allergic reactions. Photosensitivity induced by quinine has been reported some of the cases occurred in elderly persons taking quinine for night cramps (28). Another form of hypersensitivity to quinine is cutaneous neutrophilic vasculitis, which is a form of photosensitivity (SEDA-16, 305). Local pigmentation has been described after intramuscular injection (SEDA-13, 815). 

When she is under strong emotions and stress, the baby may suffer abdominal cramps and poor digestion, and may easily get ill and cry in the night. 

Shan Zhu Yu is sweet, sour and warm, and enters the Liver and Kidney meridians. The characteristic of this herb in the aspect of nourishing the Yin is that it is able to tonify as well as stabilize the Yin. It is particularly selected in the formula to treat spontaneous sweating and night sweats, heavy menstruation, dry eyes and cramping pain due to Yin deficiency. 

Gastric irritation, arthralgia, muscle cramps, hemorrhage, pyrexia, weakness, epistaxis, fatigue, ecchymosis, fluid retention, night sweats... 

Items 5-6 The wife of a 24-year-old computer programmer considers him to be of a nervous disposition. He is easily startled, worries about inconsequential matters, and sometimes complains of stomach cramps. At night he grinds his teeth in his sleep. There is no current history of drug abuse. 

Muscle cramps and twitches sometimes occur She must inform you if she anticipates using other medications Taking the drug in the evening will ensure a good night s sleep The drug may require 2 weeks or more to become effective... 

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