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Have Swollen Legs And Muscle Cramps. Have Problem With Diuretics. What Medication To Take?
Have you seen diuretics cause sciatia pain? I have had a big problem with diuretics causing that pain and just about all the other meds cause a lot of swelling of my feet and legs and muscle cramps in my legs. Any suggestions for meds that I may not have such problems with? Diovan and others also caused big weight gain.
Sat, 15 Jun 2013
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It is common to have muscle cramps on taking diuretics due to the fluid and electrolyte imbalance caused by them. You can consult your physician for better alternatives like potassium sparing diuretics.
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Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
It is common to have muscle cramps on taking diuretics due to the fluid and electrolyte imbalance caused by them. You can consult your physician for better alternatives like potassium sparing diuretics.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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