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What Causes Recurring Leg Muscle Cramps At Night?
Question: what might be causing reoccurring leg muscle cramps at night? (only at night)
I take prescription Valsartan, Simvanstatin, and Klonapin.
I am 73 yr. old and do drink beer.
I take prescription Valsartan, Simvanstatin, and Klonapin.
I am 73 yr. old and do drink beer.
Brief Answer:
Most likely simvastatin-induced.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Simvastatin, just like, other statins, is well-known to cause muscle aches, cramps and in some cases, severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis). You can try discontinuing statins for a few days and see if you get better.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Most likely simvastatin-induced.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. Simvastatin, just like, other statins, is well-known to cause muscle aches, cramps and in some cases, severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis). You can try discontinuing statins for a few days and see if you get better.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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