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Does sertraline give restless legs?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not real likely: especially given the high prevalence of it in the general population. Anti-psychotics certainly can (treatable with benadryl). But, for restless leg, there are several good medications for it such as requip (ropinirole) or muscle relaxers.

Answered 5/6/2015

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