Antihistamine Leg Cramps

Updated

My doctor has tried me on two different antihistamines now, Loratadine and Cetirizine. Both give me cramps. I have no deficiencies and am in health good.

Any ideas anyone?

Many thanks. I am in the UK.

3 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

According to the NIH, they have been known to cause leg cramps as a side effect, in some people that take them. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, drowsiness, and headache.

How long did you try each one? Such side effects usually go away, after about 5 to 6 weeks, once your body gets used to a medication.

Was this helpful? 1
2

Re: Verwon (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

I was on Cimetidine for almost two years and Loratidine for three months. Enough time to connect them to leg cramps. The Loratidine also caused me to have very vivid dreams and so I rarely felt refreshed int he mornings!

Was this helpful? 0
3

Re: Verwon (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

I was on Cetirizine about two years. Loratidine about four months. Since stopping the Loratidine the nighttime cramps have gone as have the vivid dreams.

Was this helpful? 0

More Discussions:

Antihistamine combinations anyone?

Has anyone been or currently prescribed Cetirizine and multiple other allergy-antihistamines at the same time? It helped...

Antihistamine For 4 Month Old

I have a 4 month old baby she had a cough and cold last july 25 and was treated with an antibiotic and a combi drug whic...

what antihistamine can be taken for a cold with xarelto

I take Xarelto for A-fib, and have a cold with runny nose, nasal congestion and sneezing. What antihistamine can be safe...

2 REPLIES
histal antihistamine syrup

Does histal antihistamine syrup work for adenoids? My baby is suffering from adenoids. ## Debbie, As a parent my heart i...

1 REPLY
histal antihistamine

Does histal pills make you gain weight ? Why do I eat so much from I start taking it and what can I do about the side ef...

1 REPLY
Seroquel (antihistamine effect ex cetera?)

Seroquel as monotherapy (antihistamine effect ex cetera) Posted a day ago I am 39 years old male. I take every evening o...

DPH elixir antihistamine

new for the fast relief of sneezing itching watery eyes. due to colds and allergies for adults and children. suger &...

2 REPLIES
I Have Been Using Antihistamines For The Past 2 Years On A Regular Basis Is It Normal Or Abnormal To Be Taking Them So Long

I have been taking antihistamines for nasal allergies the past 2 years. Is it normal or abnormal to be using them for so...

3 REPLIES
Does Etodolac Contain Any Antihistamines

Some medication that lists drowsiness as a warning actually keep me awake. Example percocet makes me wired. Will Etodola...

4 REPLIES
interaction between Urbanol and antihistamines

Please would you send me the details on how Urbanol is joined with antihistamines ## Urbanol contains the active ingredi...

1 REPLY