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A member asked:
Can celexa (citalopram) cause restless legs?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Restless leg syndr: Yes, some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can exacerbate restless leg syndrome
Answered 12/10/2013
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Restless llegs: It could aggravate condition. Consult physician. Give good history of before and after took med. Many variants, but restless legs may represent minor seizure disorder or could be caused by medication as side effect. Space doesn't allow details, but keep diary symptoms, was it present before taking meds, etc. Sleep study may help. Need consult w doctor but give good medical history.
Answered 12/28/2014
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Possibly: " RLS could be considered as a possible "dopamine-dependent side effect" of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)." REF: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17189751/#:~:text=The%20prevalence%20of%20RLS%20in,serotonin%20reuptake%20inhibitors%20(SSRIs).
Answered 7/2/2020
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