Question 1

is there a way to naturally treat restless leg syndrome without medication, vitamins or herbs?

Accepted Answer

In summary, Yes!: 1.  Adhere to healthy sleep habits.
2.  Avoid substances that worsen RLS (e.g. Alcohol, caffeine, some prescription medications)
3.  Daily exercise.

Please consult with a local sleep medicine specialist for further information.

Question 2

what medications can treat restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Treat contributors: Treatment of jerky legs at night (periodic limb movement disorder, also called plmd) may also need optimization of treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, anemia, diabetes, or kidney disease, if you have any of these.

Question 3

what medication can be taken for restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Restless leg syndrom: I agree with dr, sparasino ,  there are many medication, but my advise is to talk with u prescriber first. If u don't it can affect u working relationship with him /her in a negative way , and having rapport w u physician is important.

Question 4

what medications or treatments are available for restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See sleep specialist: Restless legs syndrome and PLMD are treated with dopamine agonists such as Ropinirole (approved in RLS) or Pramipexole. There are many reports in the literature of exacerbation of these symptoms by antidepressants.

Question 5

is requip (ropinirole) the only medication available for restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

RESTLESS LEG : Treatments are: dopaminergic , benzodiazepines, anticonvulsants and opioids as the last resort.

Question 6

please answer! what medications or treatments are available for restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Many different ones: Firstly, you doctor should make sure you are not iron deficient. Certain drugs may cause the symptoms, as can withdrawal from opioids and benzos. Pramipexole (mirapex) and ropinerole (requip) are the major drugs, but tranquillizers (benzos like klonopin) and opiates can also help, although they cause physical dependency and arent 1st choice. Remeron (mirtazepine) and Gabitril (tiagabine) have also been used.

Question 7

is there a non narcotic medication i can take for restless leg syndrome as needed as opposed to taking one everyday? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa): see if your provider is willing to prescribe Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) for this condition

Question 8

new good drug for restless leg syndrome rls?

Accepted Answer

NOT REALLY, NOT MUCH: New in this area although we are looking at already existing drugs to see if as a side effect they help rls.

Question 9

are there any drugs that work for restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Requip (ropinirole) and Mirapex are fda approved for the treatment of rls.  Non-prescription medications such as iron/vitamin c, vitamin b12, and folate are sometimes helpful (if indicated).  Consult with a local sleep medicine specialist for further information.

Question 10

can a statin drug cause restless leg syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasms: A statin drug would not cause the condition known as "restless leg syndrome", but some pts taking a statin drug do report uncomfortable muscle spasms, you should consult the prescribing physician.

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Is there a non narcotic medication i can take for restless leg syndrome as needed as opposed to taking one everyday? thank you.

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