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What Medications Can Cause Leg Cramps At Night, And How Can You Treat or Prevent Them?
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What Medications Can Cause Leg Cramps At Night, And How Can You Treat or Prevent Them?

Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Updated on April 24, 2024 Key takeaways: Long-acting beta agonist inhalers, diuretics, and statin are among the medications most likely to cause leg cramps at night.Pregnancy, heart conditions, and liver or kidney problems can also make leg cramps more likely. Often, once your health...

What causes leg cramps? Risk factors and remedies
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What causes leg cramps? Risk factors and remedies

Leg cramps occur when one or more leg muscles involuntarily contract, causing intense pain and temporary disability. Leg cramps are typically harmless. Although they go away on their own, several at-home remedies may help relieve the symptoms. In this article, we explain what leg cramps are and what can cause them. We also cover ways to...