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Can Imipramean Cause Muscle Spasms?
Question: Can imipramean cause muscle spasms?? I have them in my back then tightness in my right shoulder then it seems like my heart spasms or has a spasm around it.
Brief Answer:
Yes,imipramine might cause muscle spasms...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Yes, imipramen can cause muscle spasms, that is one side effect of using this drug.
However, I suggest to run cardiac tests to rule out heart problems:
- ECG
- cardiac echo
- stress test
- holter monitoring
If everything is ok, then, should discuss with the doctor who prescribe imipramine to you about this side effect in order to change therapy.
I also advise to:
- take supplements containing: magnesium, vit.B complex, zinc, calcium, vit.D
- have warm-to-hot showers
- massage the bod with essential oils (olive/lavender)
- you can apply analgesic creams locally
All the best! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Benard
Yes,imipramine might cause muscle spasms...
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Yes, imipramen can cause muscle spasms, that is one side effect of using this drug.
However, I suggest to run cardiac tests to rule out heart problems:
- ECG
- cardiac echo
- stress test
- holter monitoring
If everything is ok, then, should discuss with the doctor who prescribe imipramine to you about this side effect in order to change therapy.
I also advise to:
- take supplements containing: magnesium, vit.B complex, zinc, calcium, vit.D
- have warm-to-hot showers
- massage the bod with essential oils (olive/lavender)
- you can apply analgesic creams locally
All the best! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Benard
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