Sitting for a long time.
Overuse of muscles.
Standing or working on a concrete floor.
Improper sitting.
Leg cramps do not cause:
A broken bone.
Fainting.
Nausea.
Anesthesia.
What medications can cause leg cramps?
Drugs have side effects. The prescription you are taking may cause your legs to twitch. In this case, work closely with your healthcare provider to determine the pros and cons of the medication. Your health care provider may be able to give you an alternative medicine that doesn’t cause leg pain because of the side effects. Medications with side effects such as leg cramps include:
Albuterol/Ipratropium (Combivent®).
Conjugated estrogens.
Clonazepam (Klonopin®).
Diuretics.