Can Atorvastatin Or Lisinopril Cause Severe Cramps In The Hands?

Posted on Fri, 17 Apr 2015

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Question : i am having severe cramping in my hands mostly but all over i take lisenopril 10mg atorvastatin 20 mg
metforman hcl 2000 mg daily could any of thees cause the cramps ?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Very unlikely.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

It is unlikely for these medicines to cause severe cramps . Among the 3 drugs you take Atorvastatin can cause weakness and soarness in muscles but not cramps.

So I think the cause for your cramps is not due to your medicines but something else which needs to be evaluated. The possible causes are :

1. Calcium Deficiency.
2. Muscular diseases
3. Nerve problems.

I would recommend you the following tests , kindly get these tests done and revert back .

Serum Calcium Ionised, Serum Vitamin D 3, CPK, Nerve conduction study of upper limb.

Will be looking forward for your reply.
Regards.

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