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Can you tell me how to stop my restless legs?

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Dr. Hanul Bhandari answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

RLS: Key is to diagnose it first with a consultation to a sleep medicine specialist. Medications can be prescribed for it including dopaminergics like Requip (ropinirole) or mirapex, opiates, benzodiazepines, or antiepileptics. If it is due to another condition, treating that condition can help treat it. Gentle stretching exercises and avoidance of caffeine near bedtime can help. Hope that answers your question.

Answered 6/30/2014

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