I often have leg cramps at night. What can I do?

89 -year-old man6 years ago
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89 -year-old man · 6 years ago
I take two medications in the morning: SYNTHROID 75 MCG CO. and SADOZ DUTASTERIDE O.5 MG CAPSULE
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Hello Sir,
To relieve leg cramps, the first thing to try is stretching. As I explained to another patient recently here: https://app.questionpourunpharmacien.com/question/parfois-la-nuit-jai-des-crampes-dans-les-jambes-et-parfois-les-pieds-que-dois-je-faaire-pour-ca-f30398, you have to be diligent and practice stretching before bedtime every night, but also 3 to 4 times a day every day. You need to hold the position for 20-30 seconds every time, on each side.
On your side, the medications you are taking are not related to any side effects that may cause cramps.
If after 1 or 2 weeks of stretching, you still have not seen any improvement, I invite you to write me again here so we can look at other alternatives.
Alexandre Chagnon · 6 years ago
Have a nice day,
Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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