Restless legs syndrome: nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments.

John W Winkelman, Richard P Allen, Penny Tenzer, Wayne Hening

Journal: Geriatrics 2007;62(10):13-6

PMID: 17922563

Abstract

Treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) has as its goals alleviation of the primary symptoms of the disorder and establishment of normal sleep. Dopamine agonists are considered first-line treatment when daily treatment for primary RLS is indicated. Gabapentin and opioids may be of value for refractory cases. Initial treatment of secondary RLS should address the underlying cause.

Address: Division of Sleep Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass, USA.

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MeSH Terms: Amines, Anemia, Iron-Deficiency, Anticonvulsants, Benzothiazoles, Clonazepam, Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids, Dopamine Agents, Dopamine Agonists, Ferritins, Gabapentin, Humans, Indoles, Iron, Levodopa, Pramipexole, Restless Legs Syndrome, Trace Elements, gamma-Aminobutyric Acid