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Is restless leg syndrome common when taking zyprexa? will it go away in time?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Go to Drugs.com and look it up. Also enter all meds into their interaction checker and this discuss with your Dr.

Answered 4/20/2023

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Zyprexa is NOT a cause of classical "Restless Leg Syndrome", but a different type of movement disorder may be present, and this needs further evaluation. See a neurologist and get this handled.

Answered 4/21/2023

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