Hypoglycemia quinine

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Avatar f tn in earlier forums you have suggested carbonated beverages both cola and white soda are unhealthy. Does this apply to quinine water? My neurologist has suggested for cramping relief.
1225178 tn?1318980604 In recent years, quinine has also been discovered to provide aid for those patients who suffer from chronic leg cramps, and thousands of patients have been using it for this purpose. However, recent statistics have revealed several potentially-serious problems with the off-label use of this drug.
Avatar n tn In June of 2007 the FDA took action concerning quinine-containing drugs. It did approve a quinine drug product some years earlier solely for the treatment of malaria caused by a parasite. In the 2007 report the FDA said, "Quinine is associated with a variety of serious adverse events, some of them potentially fatal." Drugs.
Avatar m tn I thought Quinine the drug was taken off the market in the US? Is the quinine in the soda the same that was in the Quinine drug I got for leg cramps years ago? Quinine used to be a prescription drug, to have it in a tonic water would be great but is this possible, I mean I know it's possible but I don't think they're one and the same.
179856 tn?1333547362 m reading about risks associated with quinine. How much is too much? How much quinine is in tonic? What are the side effects? Should I stop drinking tonic water? A. Quinine has been used medicinally to ward off malaria since the 17th century. The normal dose to treat malaria is 648 mg every eight hours for a week. A glass of tonic has roughly 20 mg, so you can see that there is a big difference.
Avatar n tn Examples of blood glucose-lowering pills are glyburide (Micronase, Diabeta, and Glynase) and glipizide (Glucotrol). Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia include alcohol, quinine (used in treating malaria), pentamidine (used in treating Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia infection in patients with AIDS), and Vacor (rat poison). The liver stores energy in the form of glycogen. During fasting, glycogen is broken down and converted into glucose.
1506051 tn?1317731817 If you can find some quinine tablets,take those as well. The RLS will hang around for about a week or so longer but will gradually improve. Good luck!
Avatar f tn tonic water has quinine in it and it relieves cramping in ur legs, also u can ask the pharm for otc quinine tablets good luck dove
Avatar f tn They said the FDA made them discontinue using real Quinine in 1985. What they call Quinine now is artificial and used just for flavor but not made from tree bark like it used to be. So drink all you like. I enjoy it on the rocks with lime, all the time and I'm not sure but it might help stop my legs from cramping!
Avatar n tn In recent times, the only medication that has been widely used to prevent, and sometimes also to treat, cramps is quinine. Quinine acts by decreasing the excitability of the muscles. It has also been shown to be effective in many, but not all, scientific studies. However, quinine also causes birth defects and miscarriages. It has also occasionally caused hypersensitivity reactions and a deficiency of platelets, which are the blood components responsible for clotting.
2059648 tn?1439766665 Actually I drink tonic water occasionally for the leg cramps as it containes quinine. Quinine has had some medicinal use in reducing leg cramps. However quinine has it's own problems so I do not drink it very often.
718869 tn?1236260459 I found out not to get the one for restful legs but the one for leg cramps with Quinine in it. If you are no able to find it you can drink Tonic water before bed will also help. Tonic water also has Quinine in it. Hope this helps anyone with rls. Have a good day to all and keep up the good work!
Avatar f tn ve been getting restless legs bad and was told that tonic water with quinine would help. Does anybody know if this is safe for baby?
1718647 tn?1437510739 Hi acesmom, It is Hylands Restful Leg and the ingredient in it is Quinine although they have outlawed quinine in the U.S. they have found a way to make a derivative Naturally. I showed my kidney Dr. a bottle of it, He was surprised and spoke in length how they go about skirting law in Natural medicine. He also said they use to use quinine during dialysis to relive cramps. He said to go ahead and use it for me If I cramp and it helps.
Avatar m tn hi all im getting my stuff together for the thomas recipe can anybody tell me what the quinine is suppose to help with i think it for rls but not sure any info would be apreciated thanks
1801781 tn?1461629469 The pain of leg cramps can range from mild to excruciating and one of the most effective ways to deal with leg cramps is by taking quinine sulfate. A licensed physician must prescribe full strength quinine sulfate but there are over the counter medications that have trace amounts quinine sulfate in them. These trace amounts of quinine sulfate are combined with vitamins to produce an over the counter supplement that can be used as a treatment for restless leg syndrome. Hope this helps! S.
446891 tn?1205259587 A search for "quinine retina" quickly turned up lots of references, but they all refer to toxic levels. For example, http://www.emedmag.com/html/pre/tox/0101.asp refers to someone who ingested thirty 300mg tablets, for a total of 9000 mg. It says that tonic water has 2mg of quinine per ounce, meaning you'd have to drink 35 gallons (133 liters) to get that much quinine from tonic water.
Avatar n tn The spasms are usually due to either magnesium deficiency or calcium deficiency. They are exacerbated by caffeine drinks, which deplete calcium in muscle tissue. The first step is to drink a glass or two of milk every day or take calcium pills. If this doesn't work try Hylands Leg Cramp Pills (containing Quinine) or prescription quinine sulfate pills.
Avatar n tn I have done some research and i believe Quinine dihydrochloride, Quinine sulfate is an additive to carbonated drinks which may case such problems as an allergic reaction. I went to the pharmacist and essentially by drinking carbonated drinks poisons my body, like food poisoning would!
Avatar f tn Tonic water works wonders. It contains quinine which takes the problem right away. There are alot of carbs in tonic though so if that is an issue use diet tonic water. I hate the taste and have to hold my nose when I drink it but its worth it.
498948 tn?1253055841 A couple of people have mentioned the use of quinine enriched water to help ward off leg and foot cramps but when I google quinine its actually a malaria drug that is contra-indicated with other drugs. I don't want to mess up my treatment as I've just passed the half way mark. Does anyone have any advice or experiences they want to relate?
1068422 tn?1293684253 Pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and consumers [Posted 12/12/2006] FDA informed healthcare professionals and consumers that the Agency ordered firms to stop marketing unapproved drug products containing quinine, citing serious safety concerns, including deaths associated with quinine products. There are multiple unapproved products containing quinine currently on the market, used off-label to treat leg cramps and similar conditions.
773755 tn?1328119777 that's hw short question. for fibromyalgic/ inflammation pains, i wondered if quinine could be something i could give a go. i would just drink (occasional) tonic water off the shelves, but i really figure the sugar in it would be net detriment... what's another source of quinine? thanks!
Avatar f tn Is anyone else having hypoglycemia (which is low blood sugar abt an hr or 2 after meals)? I'm 26wks and been having it for around a week now.How do u usually deal with it when it strikes?
Avatar n tn Hi - I'm new here. I have pre-diabetes (about 2 years now) and have autoimmune degenerative neuropathy (CIDP for 26 years) unrelated to diabetes. I am not overweight, and am 32 years of age. My question is: does inflammation in the nervous system cause alterations in glucose metabolism? I'm currently having multiple daily bouts of hypoglycemia - my doctors can't/won't answer my question. I'm taking IVIG, Imuran and Ultram - no steroids or antidiabetics.