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Are Homeopathic Quinine Tablets Safe For Someone With Cerebral Palsy?

13 yr. old has cerebral palsy from birth, lost oxygen, takes Baclofen. Now, one leg muscle spasms getting worse, is it safe to give her homeopathic quinine tablets. She is 4 ft. tall and around 50 lbs. Unable to walk, her spinal cord was damaged at delivery. Thank you.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much.In small dosages it usually don't give side effects. But you should stop using quinine and call your doctor at once if she will have any of these serious side effects:
- fever, chills, confusion, weakness, sweating;
- severe vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
- problems with vision or hearing;
- chest pain, trouble breathing, severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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Are Homeopathic Quinine Tablets Safe For Someone With Cerebral Palsy?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much.In small dosages it usually don t give side effects. But you should stop using quinine and call your doctor at once if she will have any of these serious side effects: - fever, chills, confusion, weakness, sweating; - severe vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea; - problems with vision or hearing; - chest pain, trouble breathing, severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.