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You Ask, I Answer: Quinine/Tonic Water by Andy B. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Thu 02 Oct 2008 12:16pm

1 Comment The tonic water I drink says "contains quinine" across the front? What is that? Is it some sort of health claim? -- Amanda Navarra (city unknown), TX Quinine... to troublesome cardiac side effects. There is nothing particularly healthy or unhealthy about it; it is not a nutrient. The reason why tonic water lists quinine prominently Read on »

neuropathy remedy: tonic water/quinine by Donna Peach Patient Expert

Posted Mon 18 Jan 2010 12:00am water, which contains quinine. As a drug, quinine is used to treat malaria. It also has some followers who use a non-prescriptive low dose for other applications, namely neuropathy and leg cramps. The medical dose seems to be something over 300 mg; tonic water contains 40 mg per eight ounces. Some people who drink tonic water report improvements Read on »

Apparently quinine was all the… by Matthew Z. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 06 Jan 2010 9:55am Apparently quinine was all the rage when dealing with #cancer and x-rays in 1913. #nytimes #teddyroosevelt Read on »

Maintenance therapy for multiple myeloma: leeches, steel, quinine and urethane… by Margaret Patient Expert

Posted Thu 03 Dec 2009 3:30am A blog reader (thank you!) reminded me of a historical overview of myeloma and myeloma treatment that I had read some time ago: http://tinyurl.com/2r7gw3 My post title refers in fact to the 19th century practice of treating myeloma with leeches (etc.). Eeek! Both my blog reader and I are glad that said practice is no [...] Read on »

FDA Drug Safety Communication: New risk management plan and patient Medication Guide for Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) by FDA Posted Thu 08 Jul 2010 8:30am Reporting System (AERS) from April 2005 to October 1, 2008, found 38 U.S. cases of serious adverse events associated with quinine, the active drug in Qualaquin. The majority of patients (25) took quinine to prevent or treat leg cramps or Restless Leg Syndrome; only 1 patient was taking quinine for the treatment of malaria. Among the 38 reports Read on »

Qualaquin (quinine sulfate): New Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy - Risk of serious hematological reactions by FDA Posted Thu 08 Jul 2010 10:45am Audience: Primary Care, Infectious Disease [Posted 07/08/2010] ISSUE: Due to continued reports of serious side effects in patients using Qualaquin "off-label" for night time leg cramps, FDA has approved a risk management plan to warn against the use of this drug for such unapproved uses. Qualaquin should not b ... Read on »

update: neuropathy and brittle nails by Donna Peach Patient Expert

Posted Mon 08 Feb 2010 12:00am After a few weeks of drinking quinine–tonic water, which contains 40 mg quinine per 8 ounces–and taking vitamin B6, I am trying to decide whether I can detect a change. I think perhaps it has taken the severe edge off of the neuropathy, leaving my fingers and toes with only the tingling and numbness. The pain seems to have improved a bit Read on »

Nocturnal Leg Cramps by Elaine E. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:02pm personally agree with this (its the potassium that does it), though it may not surprise you that some doctors say that they don't have any effect on cramps at all! Quinine (tonic water) is known to cure cramps on the spot. Quinine is also available in larger doses by prescription, though is associated with some serious side effects when taken Read on »

Some NATURAL help for Arthritis and Back Pain... by Barmac Posted Wed 15 Sep 2010 1:11pm 'cyclooxygenase' which triggers pain and inflammation. Try adding torn basil leaves to pasta and salads. Drink a glass of tonic water a day. The quinine in tonic water is thought to have anti-inflammatory and painkilling effects. Some people report a reduction in their arthritic symptoms when drinking tonic water during flare-ups. As with any supplements Read on »

Water fun, water wet, water boy made by two sisters by Lisa Pedersen Posted Tue 04 Aug 2009 7:32pm Getting soaked by two sisters makes you understand the love they have for you, even if they have proven their love through water. Read on »