Quinine

What is Quinine? Quinine is a well known drug that is used to help prevent and treat outbreaks of malaria. It is very important to know that Quinine sulfate alone cannot cure malaria. Other drugs are needed as well during the treatment phase of malaria. Many people use tonic water with Quinine to help with the bitter taste that is associated with the drug but this is not advisable as tonic water usually contains quinine to begin with.

It is sometimes advisable to use Quinine for leg cramps. But you should only do this with your doctor's approval and under his or her supervision. Many people believe that Quinine water can cure many ills but this is not true. Only your primary health care provider can tell what is right for you and for your medical condition.

There can be side effects of Quinine sulfate. Some of these include such things as breathing difficulty, wheezing, dark urine, double vision, blind spot, night blindness or other eye problems, fainting spells, fever or chills, sore throat, headache, confusion, hearing loss, increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, irregular heartbeat, palpitations or chest pain, loss of appetite, ringing in the ears, skin rash or redness, itching, unusual bleeding or bruising, unusual weakness, stomach pain or cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

If you encounter a side effect of Quinine you should consult with your doctor as some of these may indicate a more serious problem.

Quinine hydrochloride must be taken only as directed and it should not be used for ailments other than those it was designed for. Your primary health care provider can explain to you how to make Quinine water. He or she can also help you understand the effects of Quinine and how they may affect you. One important issue with this drug is how it may affect your eyesight. You should drive or use machinery until you know how it will affect your eyesight.

You can do an online search to learn more about the sources of Quinine sulfate. You can learn more about the issues of leg cramps with Quinine and the Hyland's leg cramps with Quinine. It is also advisable that you talk with your primary health care provider about these issues before you begin treating yourself for these ailments.

Your primary health care provider is the best source of information on Quinine sulphate and how it should be used.