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Suggest Medications For Restless Leg Syndrome While Being On Statins

I have had a big problem with restless leg syndrome for over 20 years, ever since taking statins for hypercholesterolemia. I am currently taking Gabapentin, Pramipexole and Rotigitine to no avail. Others have recommended Hylands herbal tablets. Are they effective, and are there contraindications?
Mon, 22 Feb 2021
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Hello,

- Restless leg syndrome is not known to be associated with statins. Pramipexole is one of the options that usually works as a treatment
- Another option to explore with your PCP is propranolol
- I would advise you to try all allopathic options before trying herbal treatments as they are generally not studied and tested adequately. There is also a lack of quality control with them.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Medications For Restless Leg Syndrome While Being On Statins

Hello, - Restless leg syndrome is not known to be associated with statins. Pramipexole is one of the options that usually works as a treatment - Another option to explore with your PCP is propranolol - I would advise you to try all allopathic options before trying herbal treatments as they are generally not studied and tested adequately. There is also a lack of quality control with them. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician