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gamma-aminobutyric acid and Cramp

gamma-aminobutyric acid has been researched along with Cramp in 9 studies

gamma-Aminobutyric Acid: The most common inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
gamma-aminobutyric acid : A gamma-amino acid that is butanoic acid with the amino substituent located at C-4.

Research Excerpts

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"With multiple problems emerging from premature termination in mind, the results suggested an acceptable safety profile and favorable effect of pregabalin in reducing muscle cramps compared to placebo in cirrhotic patients."9.51Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin for Muscle Cramps in Liver Cirrhosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Ahn, S; Choi, K; Hong, YH; Joo, SK; Jung, YJ; Kim, W; Lee, DH; Sohn, SY, 2022)
"At a dose of 400mg orally three times a day, gabapentin may be of value in the treatment of the spasticity and painful muscle cramping experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis."9.08Gabapentin for relief of upper motor neuron symptoms in multiple sclerosis. ( Gruenthal, M; Mueller, ME; Olson, WH; Olson, WL, 1997)
"To examine the efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of spasticity and painful muscle spasms in patients with multiple sclerosis."9.08Gabapentin for relief of upper motor neuron symptoms in multiple sclerosis. ( Gruenthal, M; Mueller, ME; Olson, WH; Olson, WL, 1997)
"Selection and extraction: a MEDLINE/PubMed, English-language literature search from 1966 to the present using quinine, leg cramps, vitamin E, verapamil, muscle relaxants, gabapentin as search terms."8.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"Are there any alternatives to quinine for leg cramps? Data are available supporting the potential efficacy of verapamil, gabapentin, carisoprodol, and orphenadrine in the general population, and vitamin E in the dialysis population."8.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"To review the efficacy and tolerability profiles of quinine in nocturnal and dialysis-associated leg cramps and to examine potential alternative agents."8.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"Quinine, an alkaloid originally isolated from the cinchona tree, has been used for many years to treat/prevent leg cramps."8.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"Muscle cramp is possibly related to peripheral nerve hyperexcitability (PNH), and one of the most debilitating symptoms frequently encountered in patients with liver cirrhosis."7.11Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin for Muscle Cramps in Liver Cirrhosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Ahn, S; Choi, K; Hong, YH; Joo, SK; Jung, YJ; Kim, W; Lee, DH; Sohn, SY, 2022)
"With multiple problems emerging from premature termination in mind, the results suggested an acceptable safety profile and favorable effect of pregabalin in reducing muscle cramps compared to placebo in cirrhotic patients."5.51Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin for Muscle Cramps in Liver Cirrhosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Ahn, S; Choi, K; Hong, YH; Joo, SK; Jung, YJ; Kim, W; Lee, DH; Sohn, SY, 2022)
" Gabapentin therapy proved to be very satisfactory in relieving muscular cramps with a relatively low dosage (600 mg/day) and without any remarkable side effects."5.30A case of myokymia-cramp syndrome successfully treated with gabapentin. ( Cardinali, P; Parisi, L; Pierelli, F; Rossi, P; Serrao, M; Tramutoli, R, 1998)
"Cramps were mainly nocturnal and also precipitated by walking; a previous treatment with carbamazepine did not improve the symptoms."5.30A case of myokymia-cramp syndrome successfully treated with gabapentin. ( Cardinali, P; Parisi, L; Pierelli, F; Rossi, P; Serrao, M; Tramutoli, R, 1998)
"At a dose of 400mg orally three times a day, gabapentin may be of value in the treatment of the spasticity and painful muscle cramping experienced by patients with multiple sclerosis."5.08Gabapentin for relief of upper motor neuron symptoms in multiple sclerosis. ( Gruenthal, M; Mueller, ME; Olson, WH; Olson, WL, 1997)
"To examine the efficacy of gabapentin in the treatment of spasticity and painful muscle spasms in patients with multiple sclerosis."5.08Gabapentin for relief of upper motor neuron symptoms in multiple sclerosis. ( Gruenthal, M; Mueller, ME; Olson, WH; Olson, WL, 1997)
"Selection and extraction: a MEDLINE/PubMed, English-language literature search from 1966 to the present using quinine, leg cramps, vitamin E, verapamil, muscle relaxants, gabapentin as search terms."4.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"Are there any alternatives to quinine for leg cramps? Data are available supporting the potential efficacy of verapamil, gabapentin, carisoprodol, and orphenadrine in the general population, and vitamin E in the dialysis population."4.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"To review the efficacy and tolerability profiles of quinine in nocturnal and dialysis-associated leg cramps and to examine potential alternative agents."4.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"Quinine, an alkaloid originally isolated from the cinchona tree, has been used for many years to treat/prevent leg cramps."4.84Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps? ( Guay, DR, 2008)
"Muscle cramps associated with PNH respond well to symptomatic treatment, particularly with carbamazepine and gabapentin."3.83Therapeutic Implications of Peripheral Nerve Hyperexcitability in Muscle Cramping: A Retrospective Review. ( Hobson-Webb, LD; Hurst, RL, 2016)
"Muscle cramp is possibly related to peripheral nerve hyperexcitability (PNH), and one of the most debilitating symptoms frequently encountered in patients with liver cirrhosis."3.11Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin for Muscle Cramps in Liver Cirrhosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. ( Ahn, S; Choi, K; Hong, YH; Joo, SK; Jung, YJ; Kim, W; Lee, DH; Sohn, SY, 2022)
" Gabapentin therapy proved to be very satisfactory in relieving muscular cramps with a relatively low dosage (600 mg/day) and without any remarkable side effects."1.30A case of myokymia-cramp syndrome successfully treated with gabapentin. ( Cardinali, P; Parisi, L; Pierelli, F; Rossi, P; Serrao, M; Tramutoli, R, 1998)
"Cramps were mainly nocturnal and also precipitated by walking; a previous treatment with carbamazepine did not improve the symptoms."1.30A case of myokymia-cramp syndrome successfully treated with gabapentin. ( Cardinali, P; Parisi, L; Pierelli, F; Rossi, P; Serrao, M; Tramutoli, R, 1998)
"Cramps were quite easily induced by volitional exertion and high-frequency stimulation of the peripheral nerves."1.29Muscle cramp as the result of impaired GABA function--an electrophysiological and pharmacological observation. ( Matsuoka, H; Mizoguchi, K; Nishimura, Y; Obi, T; Takatsu, M, 1993)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (11.11)18.7374
1990's3 (33.33)18.2507
2000's2 (22.22)29.6817
2010's2 (22.22)24.3611
2020's1 (11.11)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ahn, S1
Hong, YH1
Lee, DH1
Joo, SK1
Jung, YJ1
Sohn, SY1
Choi, K1
Kim, W1
Beladi Mousavi, SS1
Zeraati, A1
Moradi, S1
Mousavi, MB1
Hurst, RL1
Hobson-Webb, LD1
Heuss, D1
Guay, DR1
Obi, T1
Mizoguchi, K1
Matsuoka, H1
Takatsu, M1
Nishimura, Y1
Mueller, ME1
Gruenthal, M1
Olson, WL1
Olson, WH1
Serrao, M1
Cardinali, P1
Rossi, P1
Parisi, L1
Tramutoli, R1
Pierelli, F1
Sandyk, R1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of 6-week Treatment of Pregabalin Against Frequent Muscle Cramp in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis[NCT01271660]Phase 360 participants (Actual)Interventional2011-07-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

2 reviews available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Cramp

ArticleYear
Are there alternatives to the use of quinine to treat nocturnal leg cramps?
    The Consultant pharmacist : the journal of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, 2008, Volume: 23, Issue:2

    Topics: Amines; Calcium Channel Blockers; Carisoprodol; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Gabapentin; gamma-Amino

2008
The endogenous opioid system in neurological disorders of the basal ganglia.
    Life sciences, 1985, Nov-04, Volume: 37, Issue:18

    Topics: Animals; Antipsychotic Agents; Basal Ganglia Diseases; Clonidine; Endorphins; gamma-Aminobutyric Aci

1985

Trials

3 trials available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Cramp

ArticleYear
Efficacy and Safety of Pregabalin for Muscle Cramps in Liver Cirrhosis: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Journal of Korean medical science, 2022, Feb-21, Volume: 37, Issue:7

    Topics: Analgesics; Double-Blind Method; gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; Humans; Liver Cirrhosis; Muscle Cramp; Pre

2022
The effect of gabapentin on muscle cramps during hemodialysis: A double-blind clinical trial.
    Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, 2015, Volume: 26, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Double-Blind Method; Female; Gabapentin; gamma

2015
Gabapentin for relief of upper motor neuron symptoms in multiple sclerosis.
    Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 1997, Volume: 78, Issue:5

    Topics: Acetates; Adolescent; Adult; Amines; Anticonvulsants; Cross-Over Studies; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid

1997

Other Studies

4 other studies available for gamma-aminobutyric acid and Cramp

ArticleYear
Therapeutic Implications of Peripheral Nerve Hyperexcitability in Muscle Cramping: A Retrospective Review.
    Journal of clinical neurophysiology : official publication of the American Electroencephalographic Society, 2016, Volume: 33, Issue:6

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Antibodies; Carbamazepine; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Electric S

2016
[Muscle cramp--what is at the bottom of it? Only a little strained or seriously sick?].
    MMW Fortschritte der Medizin, 2006, Mar-16, Volume: 148, Issue:11

    Topics: Age Factors; Aged; Amines; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anticonvulsants; Carbamazepine; Citric Acid; Cy

2006
Muscle cramp as the result of impaired GABA function--an electrophysiological and pharmacological observation.
    Muscle & nerve, 1993, Volume: 16, Issue:11

    Topics: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Baclofen; Clomipramine; Diazepam; Electric Stimulation; Evoked Potent

1993
A case of myokymia-cramp syndrome successfully treated with gabapentin.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 1998, Volume: 98, Issue:6

    Topics: Acetates; Amines; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; Extremities; Fasciculation; Gabapentin; gamma-Aminobu

1998