Re: Quinine
During my diagnostic journey, back when we were exploring if I had Sjögren’s Syndrom, I was on Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil). At this point I did not know that quinine was a treatment for leg cramps, so I was not paying attention to that aspect. However, my cramps did lessen considerably after I was on it for a couple of weeks. My point being, that perhaps it takes a while to have an effect. Don't know, as I was not thinking that my cramps meant anything important, and was not taking Plaquenil to relieve them. None of my doctors cared about the cramps back then, they seemed unrelated at the time.
Do understand that long term use of quinine has side effects which can damage vision, so its preferable to get a safer amount via otc tablets or the tonic water.