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How Can Restless Leg Syndrome Be Treated?
I have restless leg syndrome. I take 5 mg of ambien at night for insomnia. It doesn t help my legs however. Would gabapentin be a possibility for me? I see my doctor next month and I would like to try if it is going to help without a lot of side effects. I can t sleep without ambien.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
Hello,
Restless leg syndrome can be caused because of a number of conditions like iron deficiency anaemia, CKD, peripheral neuropathy and some neurological disorders.
It is important to identify the cause for proper diagnosis. Dopaminergic drugs like Pramipexole, Rotigotine work well in restless leg syndrome. Gabapentin won't help.
Some antihistamine s also work well. You can discuss this with your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
Restless leg syndrome can be caused because of a number of conditions like iron deficiency anaemia, CKD, peripheral neuropathy and some neurological disorders.
It is important to identify the cause for proper diagnosis. Dopaminergic drugs like Pramipexole, Rotigotine work well in restless leg syndrome. Gabapentin won't help.
Some antihistamine s also work well. You can discuss this with your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Nazma.amman, General & Family Physician
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