What causes muscle cramps while on Prednisone and Benazepril?
Patient: iam on a 2.5 predisone dose for maintainance, and benazepril 10mg for blood pressure, baby asprin daily--history of proriasis and aortitis -the past few weeks i have been getting severe muscle cramps in my hands and legs/feet ---could this be related to the medicine or something else---low in vitamins ?? Doctor: Hello,  It is not related to your routine drugs. The possibilities are dehydration and peripheral vascular disease due to poor blood supply. Consult a general surgeon and get a vascular Doppler to assess blood flow. As of now you can take analgesics like Tramadol or Aceclofenac for pain relief.  Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician