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Suggest Alternative Medication For Ropinirole For Restless Leg Syndrome
Question: Are there any other drugs that can be substituted for ropinarole used for restless leg syndrome?
Brief Answer:
Rotigotine/Pramipixole can be substituted
Detailed Answer:
Hi madam.Thanks for your query.
There a couple of drugs which have promising results when used for Resting Leg Syndrome (RLS)-
a. Rotigotine available as skin patch
b. Pramipixole
Action of these drugs are similar to ropinarole and are available only with prescription.These are approved by the federal(FDA) for the treatment of RLS.Consult you physician for further advice.
Please feel free to reach for further queries.
Regards
Dr.Praveen
Rotigotine/Pramipixole can be substituted
Detailed Answer:
Hi madam.Thanks for your query.
There a couple of drugs which have promising results when used for Resting Leg Syndrome (RLS)-
a. Rotigotine available as skin patch
b. Pramipixole
Action of these drugs are similar to ropinarole and are available only with prescription.These are approved by the federal(FDA) for the treatment of RLS.Consult you physician for further advice.
Please feel free to reach for further queries.
Regards
Dr.Praveen
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