Catapres - Effectiveness for restless legs?

2 Feb 2012

Hi, I feel bad that no one has answered your question. I have been taking Requip for a few years now, and I have found the same thing that my body gets used to a certain dose and then I have to keep going up on the dose. But I must admit it is really good at it's job, I haven't heard of this medication before so I would be interested in how you find it for the restless legs, if you have already started it. well take care, Liz.

7 Apr 2012

Sharon, I have not been on requip that long. But I have also had my dose increased from 1 mg to 2 mg and am also suffering from being sick to my stomach almost nightly. I take requip because I have severe RLS. For many years my RLS was controlled because I was taking Abilify. I had to stop taking it because it was causing tremors, that is when they put me on requip. The 1 mg dose did not make me sick, but I would wake up with muscle spasms after only a few hours. I have been on the 2 mg for about 6 months. I know this doesn't answer your question, but at least you know you are not alone in this problem.

7 Apr 2012

I've just started on the lowest dose of Mirapex .125mg and it worked great the very first night. I've had severe RLS in my arms/body for over 20 years. I was also taking Tramadol for back pain and figured out this took away my RLS completely! Perhaps trying something different may help with your stomach issues? I have a very sensitive stomach and never any problems with Tramadol. Not sure about the Mirapex since I just started it 2 nights ago with Cymbalta at the same time, had mild-moderate nausea the next day only on/off, not sure which is causing it or if it's the combo. Hope you find something that works for you, I know how horrible this condition is!!!