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Can Duloxetine Be Taken For Leg Cramps?

Hi my doctor prescriped duloxetine for my leg cramps , I also have feet pain, lower back pain ( 9 have a very messed up back and also my right hand has arthiorisis and my left hand all the finger tips tingle and no feeling . I really don t like the side effects. I kno t need anthing to mess with my mind. is this something I should take or do think the side effect are not usually gotten? is this a free consultation?

posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017

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General Surgeon, Dr. Shinas Hussain's Response

Hello,

Duloxetine can help to give symptomatic relief. If symptoms persist, better consult a neurologist and get evaluated. You have to get a Doppler scan to rule out peripheral vascular disease.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician

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Can Duloxetine Be Taken For Leg Cramps?

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