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I have rls and my medicines are citalopram and carbidopa/levo. my legs hurt and i can't sleep and wake up tired and sleepy. what can help me sleep?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

See PCP.: There are specific drugs to treat rls, like ropinorole . Klonopin (clonazepam) has been used as well. See your pcp for help.

Answered 6/26/2014

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