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
| 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) |
* Percent numbers do not add up to 100 due to multiple responses.