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Over the counter remedy for leg cramps.
Alternative treatments for nocturnal leg cramps.
Take an over the counter painkiller if your leg is sore after.
4 plaquenil hydroxychloroquine sulfate daily for two weeks then once per week.
Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen advil motrin and naproxen aleve can help relieve tenderness after a cramp.
5 quinine is the best studied drug for nocturnal leg cramps and has been found effective in some studies.
Drink this solution daily before going to bed to prevent the problem.
You just need to apply hypo allergenic liquid soap onto the center of your cramp.
Another time tested remedy for leg cramps is blackstrap molasses.
Potassium magnesium and calcium deficiency extended time standing on a hard surface.
There are multiple causes for these cramps.
3 diphenhydramine 12 5 mg to 50 mg nightly available over the counter.
Night time cramps are quite common and often occur just as fall asleep or awaken.