Table 1 Non-pharmacological and pharmacological agents used by neurologists (n = 54) in the treatment of muscle cramps, as well as the percentage of physicians who used each particular agent
From: Neurologist practice patterns in treatment of muscle cramps in Canada
Factor | Number of physicians prescribed, n (%)* | Number of physicians rating agent as most tolerable, n (%)* |
|---|---|---|
Non-Pharmacological Treatment | ||
Hydration | 36 (66.7) | – |
Stretching | 24 (44.4) | – |
Massage Therapy | 21 (38.9) | – |
Herbal remedies | 4 (7.7) | – |
Pharmacological Treatment | ||
Baclofen | 29 (53.7) | 11 (20.4) |
Quinine and its derivatives | 27 (50.0) | 11 (20.4) |
Gabapentin | 27 (50.0) | 5 (9.3) |
Carbamazepine | 15 (27.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Verapamil | 12 (22.2) | 0 (0.0) |
Vitamin B | 9 (16.7) | 13 (16.7) |
Phenytoin | 9 (16.7) | 0 (0.0) |
Diltiazem | 5 (9.2) | 1 (1.9) |
Levetiracetam | 4 (7.4) | 0 (0.0) |
Vitamin E | 3 (5.5) | 6 (11.1) |
Oxycarbazepine | 1 (1.9) | 0 (0.0) |