Cramps in toes and top of foot while sleeping

[Treeney0228]

I have to wake up and go downstairs and walk, due to cramps in my toes, where they curl upward and cramps on the top of my foot.  Does this have anything to do with medication?  I take Zoloft and Abilify for bipolar disorder.  My sugar levels were heightened due to Abilify, but I am now taking Metfforman to level out my sugar level because Abilify has the ability to heighten sugar levels.  I am not a diabetic.  Does cholesterol have anything to do with this cramping?

[caregiver222]

Metformin can cause these cramps as well as injecting insulin. The metformin raises the insulin level which depletes potassium.  Eat a banana when you take your metformin. Or reduce the dose.

[AllyxE1105]

I have the same problem and have found it to be a lack of potassium for helping with circulation in ur system. If u simply include some bananas per week or even a potassium vitamin to ur daily routine it would help u out greatly. Hope this helped!