Gabapentin in Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis

Gabapentin in Treatment of Muscle Cramps in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis

• Muscle cramps markedly affect the quality of life in cirrhotic patients with no highly effective drug.
• Quinine was suggested for treatment of patients with muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis. However, thrombocytopenia, cardiac arrhythmias and cinchonism are serious side effects.

• The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy and safety of Gabapentin in the treatment of muscle cramps in patients with liver cirrhosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• liver cirrhosis patients

Exclusion Criteria:

• allergy to gapabentin.
• pregnancy and lactation. Renal failure.