What is Quinine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: QuinineBrand:
Quinine is an antimalarial agent. It may be used for the prevention and treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
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How do members experience Quinine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 33 | 9 | |
| Cramps in legs | 27 | 9 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 8 | 2 | |
| Muscle cramps | 8 | 4 | |
| Pain | 8 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Blurry vision | 2 | |
| Ringing in ears (tinnitus) | 2 | |
| Tinnitus | 2 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Pins and needles | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 33 |
Member evaluations
Tommy Maker
evaluated on Aug 31, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for cramps: Major
- Side effects: None
jr42
evaluated on Jun 10, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for cramps: Major
- Side effects: None
cass50
evaluated on Apr 14, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for stiffness/spasticity: Slight
- Side effects: None
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