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How Can Restless Leg Syndrome Be Treated?

hi I take ropinirole for restless legs but it onli last maybe 6 hours and my legs are restless again and I notice it is more in the day now, not just at night. I was driving maybe for an hour and my driving leg started jumping. will it hurt to take more than one tablet as I am prescribed?
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
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Hello.My name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.Some tips for easing the symtoms of the restless leg syndrome are:
-beginning a regular exercise program
- establishing regular sleep patterns
-eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful.
Other non-drug RLS treatments may include:
-Leg massages
-Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs
-Good sleep habits
-A vibrating pad called Relaxis
-Medications may be helpful.Some drugs are:
-Dopaminergic drugs, which act on the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Mirapex, Neupro, and Requip are FDA-approved for treatment of moderate to severe RLS. Others, such as levodopa, may also be prescribed.
-Benzodiazepines, a class of sedative medications, may be used to help with sleep, but they can cause daytime drowsiness.
-Narcotic pain relievers may be used for severe pain.
-Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica, Neurontin, and Horizant.
Although there is no cure for restless legs syndrome, current treatments can help control the condition, decrease symptoms, and improve sleep.
Hope this answer will help you.Thanks
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How Can Restless Leg Syndrome Be Treated?

Hello.My name is dr.Dorina Gurabardhi.Some tips for easing the symtoms of the restless leg syndrome are: -beginning a regular exercise program - establishing regular sleep patterns -eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful. Other non-drug RLS treatments may include: -Leg massages -Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs -Good sleep habits -A vibrating pad called Relaxis -Medications may be helpful.Some drugs are: -Dopaminergic drugs, which act on the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Mirapex, Neupro, and Requip are FDA-approved for treatment of moderate to severe RLS. Others, such as levodopa, may also be prescribed. -Benzodiazepines, a class of sedative medications, may be used to help with sleep, but they can cause daytime drowsiness. -Narcotic pain relievers may be used for severe pain. -Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica, Neurontin, and Horizant. Although there is no cure for restless legs syndrome, current treatments can help control the condition, decrease symptoms, and improve sleep. Hope this answer will help you.Thanks