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Are Painful Leg Cramps And Fatigue Normal While On Antidepressants?
Hi, My husband woke up in middle of night with excruciatingly painful leg cramp. When he got out of bed he fainted. This was followed by being extremely pale and cold sweats. He is 44 / in good health but does tske anti-depressants. He is fine today. Is this notmal? And what could be the cause? Thanks
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
dear madam
leg cramps can be caused due to many conditions, ranging from electrolyte imbalance to restless leg syndrome.
some drugs too may cause it
you have not told us what antidepressant he is taking it may help us to decide the reason of the cramp.
please put across your query with a bit more details so that we can help
leg cramps can be caused due to many conditions, ranging from electrolyte imbalance to restless leg syndrome.
some drugs too may cause it
you have not told us what antidepressant he is taking it may help us to decide the reason of the cramp.
please put across your query with a bit more details so that we can help
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