Pat621Any side effects? My med is not working, (carbidopa/levadopa).I need a change, but my Insurance only covers about 4 generics. Need help, have severe RLS day and night
Restless Legs Syndrome - Has anyone ever taken bentztropine for Restless Legs? Did it help?
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- 9 Aug 2011 by Pat621
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- restless legs syndrome, carbidopa, side effect, generic, insurance
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9 Aug 2011
I have had restless leg for many years... before they were talking about it openly on TV. I thought I was going crazy. Anyway, I was taking cold showers in middle of night to "wake" my whole body, then I slept ok. I'm not sure what that is your asking about, but, my mother-in-law recently had my try mirapex 1mg, that she was told to take for it and I am amazed!! If I have an episode, I take that and Im out and not groggy in the am. Its great and going to ask my dr for it.
LiverLips9 Aug 2011
Hi Pat621! Nice to meet you!
Dave, my hubby, has severe RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome). He's used several drugs in the past such as Mirapex & Carbidopa/Levadopa but they always had to be switched after being maxxed out & not working well enough any longer.
In June, his dosage was increased again. He now takes 300 mg Lyrica & either 2 or 3 Pramipexole tablets 0.25 mg at bedtime every day. Presently, this dosage is beneficial & is working well for Dave. He doesn't seem to be experiencing any side effects. I'm hoping that he'll be able to use this combo for a long time.
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