Quinine

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Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis.[4] This includes the treatment of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum that is resistant to chloroquine when artesunate is not available.[4][5] While sometimes used for nocturnal leg cramps, quinine is not recommended for this purpose due to the risk of serious side effects.[4] It can be taken by mouth or intravenously.[4] Malaria resistance to quinine ...

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Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis.[4] This includes the treatment of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum that is resistant to chloroquine when artesunate is not available.[4][5] While sometimes used for nocturnal leg cramps, quinine is not recommended for this purpose due to the risk of serious side effects.[4] It can be taken by mouth or intravenously.[4] Malaria resistance to quinine ...

I would like to know if the medication Quinine will make you sleepy and/or if it is a narcotic? ## This is NOT a narcotic, as to causing drowsiness, it is not a regularly listed side effect, but drugs do affect different people in different ways, so it is possible. Here's the site monograph: Quinine Info Click Here

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I stay extremely sleepy. I am also light headed. I only take two tablets a day. It seems that my balance is also affected. Coult it possible be this drug. I am also taking several other medications and have been takingthis med since this past Wed. Thanks for your help

The pill has an AR102 mark on it maybe that will tell you who the U.S. manufacturer is. It is for cramps. It is called Qualaquin 324mg color clear shape oblong 30 per mth. It was taken off the market because it was killing people. ## tablet pth 30 is for what purpose and ailment/discease and who is manufacturer ## Pth 30 is for decreasing the serum parathyroid hormone. increased level of PTH may reflect chronic kidney disease.

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Hello. I am a care worker and one of my clients is a mid 50s gentleman with ms. I recently went through all his medication to look for risks, and noticed he's been taking zinc and magnesium with it. We moved the minerals to an other part of the day, so that should be ok, but now it turns out he's on quinine. The same doctor prescribed both. I know quinine can potentiate warfarin, but he's already on both, his gp knows this and the warfarin clinic is aware as well. What would you do? He wants to stopp taking the quinine, but i'm not so sure. He has his INR tested every second week atm. ## If they are monitoring him, then there is likely no need to make any change, as his Warfarin dosage has already been adjusted accordingly and is adjusted as needed. That's really the...

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I have quinine about 15 years old. Does quinine get too old? ## Hello, Dymple! How are you? Yes, all medications tend to lose efficacy with time. The elements, such as heat, light and moisture cause them to degrade. Thus, I have to say that after 15 years, yes, you should just dispose of it and obtain a new supply, if you need it. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Quinine as possibly including nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white capsule z4172 on it taken for mucles ## THIS IS NOT USED FOR MUSCLES! This is an antimalarial drug! ## Ive taken Quininr Sulfate for ten years with no problems.Since they have taken it off the market I've tried using Qinine Water with no help.After three night of leg cramp hell I don.t know what to do. ## I had muscle cramp during night time.One of US MD Lin he was prescription this medication for me. that had been work very well for me. I am not longer live in US because my general health status. so I try buy this medication for my leg cramp. s

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Im taking tonic water with quinine for cramping in my feet and legs and it helps but I have to empty my bladder all the time and it hard to hold. ## Hi maggie, In my honest opinion the side effect list for Quinine is pretty nerve racking. And although I didn't see a mention of any bladder-related concerns, I do have reason to suspect that one or more other side effects of this drug may be indirectly causing it: nausea restlessness difficulty hearing or ringing in the ears confusion nervousness rash hives itching flushing hoarseness difficulty breathing or swallowing swelling of the face, throat, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles or lower legs fever blisters stomach pain vomiting diarrhea blurriness or changes in color vision inability to hear or see faintness easy bruising purple, bro...

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Are Quinine sulfate capsules used for Lazy Leg Syndrome? ## As an antimyontonic for office use ## I am looking for a price on the 325 mg capsule or tablets for office use in Myotonia Congenita. ## I bought quinine but it's yellowish in color, so I want to ask if there are different types of quinine? ## I've seen Quinine come in the form of a round yellow/orangish colored pill as well as a white/cream colored capsule. That said, to my knowledge, there are different manufacturers of Quinine containing different sets of binders and fillers. Depending on how your body responds to these differences, you may end up preferring one over the other. __________________________ RE: "Are Quinine sulfate capsules used for Lazy Leg Syndrome?" According to medlineplus.gov, Quinine is a ...

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Is it safe to take quinine for leg cramps while taking methadone? ## Hi Beeper, I wouldn't recommend taking either of these drugs together, as my findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions between Quinine and Methadone. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Talk to your doctor before using methadone together with quinine. Combining these medications can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious. Your doctor may be able to prescribe alternatives that do not interact, or you may need a dose adjustment or special monitoring by your doctor to safely use both medications. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or fast or pounding heartb...

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I'm 6wks pregnant and was treated for malaria given quinine 12doses.Also drank some herbal missed with gin . Now my question is my baby safe from deformity? ## Alcohol is never a good idea, while pregnant, in any amount, it could cause fetal alcohol syndrome, according to the NIH, so you need to make sure your doctor is aware that you drank something mixed with gin. As to the use of Quinine during pregnancy, it is the recommended treatment and, according to the U.S. FDA, no risks to the baby have been proven. Are you on any other medications?

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I used to take quinine for cramps in my legs one night i took my pills and had a toasted tomatoe sandwich and i had an allergy reaction and i do not know if it was my prescriptions or what thad made it happen so i would like to know if and what presciption drugs not to take it with Thankyou s evans ## I found out you can not take it with Warfarin so my doc prescribed something i can take with the Warfarin. Thank You! ## Could you post back and let everybody know what your doctor ended up prescribing that did not interact with Warfarin?

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I have a small tablet shaped container about an inch wide & 1/4 deep, yellow, made of tin(?) which has dark blue print in all caps encircling its outer/upper cover(Excelento Quinine Pomade-Free Sample-in smaller type->-Pesented By-Excelento Medicine Co. Atlanta, GA. On the back, it has in evenly spaced, capital print explaining its used in a 30 discription. ## Quinine is a medications that has long been used to treat malaria. In lower doses, it makes its way into a lot of over the counter herbal supplements, as it is believed to help with many conditions, because of its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A pomade means this one is meant to be used topically and not taken internally. Are there any other comments or questions?

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Leg muscel cramps for 35 years. Quinine 324 m.g. is the only medication that will control the problem. I get my medication from the V.A. and the FDA stop the use in the USA. My Doctor will write a Prescription for it. I used it for 25 years without any side effects. I am 84 years old and had the problem for 35 years. I have had three total hip replacements. What is the cost per 100, I take one cap at bed time, Thank you, HGP

My Dr. gave me quinine tablets for leg cramps...I cant say if it works or not,I only know my head roared all night. I thought I would lose my mind. ## Has anyone experienced Hives from taking Quinine? That is the only new med I've taken in the last month or so and I am covered with hives!

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have been taking quinine sulphate 300mg tabs, for about 4 weeks for bad cramps in legs both at night and during day. I have got slight burning affect around virgina and the need to spend penny very often, i also feel as though i am leaking yet dont seem to be. Have got low burning ache in lower tum area. can you please tell me if this might be due to quinine as it has only been like this for about 2 weeks.

Im allergic to quinine sulfate can i take bactrim? ## Hello, Kitcat! How are you? Are your doctor and pharmacy aware of your allergy? You should be able to take this antibiotic, but there is a slight chance that you could also be allergic to it. It's side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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clear capsual ## The pill you have is Quinine sulfate (325 mg). Quinine was the first effective treatment for malaria, and is also used to treat lupus, nocturnal leg cramps and arthritis. To view more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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round white pill ## The pill you have is Quinine sulfate (260 mg). The correct marking is Watson 715 260. Quinine was the first effective treatment for malaria, and is also used to treat lupus, nocturnal leg cramps and arthritis. To view more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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