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Suggest Remedy For Weakness And Pain In Muscles
Question: I am taking the following scrips and I have developed muscle weakness and muscle pain.
Edarbi coreg atorvistatin glipizide plavix nifedipine and a lot of potassium supplements (low potassium levels around 3.0) any suggestions to restore muscle function to normal?
Edarbi coreg atorvistatin glipizide plavix nifedipine and a lot of potassium supplements (low potassium levels around 3.0) any suggestions to restore muscle function to normal?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Muscle weakness and muscle pain could be secondary to muscle injury.
2. It appears to be secondary to low potassium (one of the common causes of muscle pain and weakness secondary to muscle spasm).
3. However, if medications is suspected, need to know more about medication history.
a. Any medications recently started? Specifically before onset of muscle pain.
b. Most of the medications being taken are long terms ones, except potassium supplements. Was there any brand change in any medications?
c. Do rule out any injuries.
4. Also, let me know, if any specific groups of muscles involved or is it whole body involvement?
At present, do improve hydration ( Take at least 6-8 liters of water). Also check recent potassium levels. Improvement needed in terms of potassium levels.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Need to know a few more details
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Muscle weakness and muscle pain could be secondary to muscle injury.
2. It appears to be secondary to low potassium (one of the common causes of muscle pain and weakness secondary to muscle spasm).
3. However, if medications is suspected, need to know more about medication history.
a. Any medications recently started? Specifically before onset of muscle pain.
b. Most of the medications being taken are long terms ones, except potassium supplements. Was there any brand change in any medications?
c. Do rule out any injuries.
4. Also, let me know, if any specific groups of muscles involved or is it whole body involvement?
At present, do improve hydration ( Take at least 6-8 liters of water). Also check recent potassium levels. Improvement needed in terms of potassium levels.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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