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Sudden restless legs when sleeping & muscle twitching all the time. may have dysautonomia , could this be the cause or paxil (paroxetine) 10 mil/day causing it?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Restless legs: Yes taking Paxil (paroxetine) can cause restless legs.

Answered 6/30/2014

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