mamabearc...... for something that works and won't make me terribly nauseous, the Mirapex works for my RLS but the side effects aren't worth it. I have tried Requip also and that was worse for nausea. Any suggestions would be great
Restless Legs Syndrome - I have severe RLS and I am currently taking 1mg of Mirapex and am looking?
- Posted:
- 19 Dec 2011 by mamabearcooper
- Topics:
- mirapex, requip, nausea/vomiting, restless legs syndrome, side effect
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Marvell19 Dec 2011
The link below has names of medicines that can be used to control the symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Some medicines have reviews linked to the ... you may find these helpful.
Anonymous 19 Dec 2011
mamabearcooper,
Back about 20 years ago, my father, a doctor, had RLS and took quinine for it and it helped him just fine. I am unsure of the dosage.You could ask your doctor to look it up. My mother, at 78, just developed RLS and she takes Requip with not a problem at all. I don't know that dosage either, but I am sure your doctor will know. Wishing you a pleasant, restful nights sleep!
Peace,
Laura
LiverLips19 Dec 2011
Hi mamabearcooper! Welcome to Drugs.com!
My husband has severe RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) & presently takes Pramipexole PMS 1.0 mg at bedtime. He doesn't experience any nausea. He's been on this medication for quite a while now.
Please also look up previous questions & answers concerning RLS on our website. Type "Restless" in the search box near the top of this page. I'm glad to also see that you've already joined the RLS support group, mamabear!
Please also have your hubby check his iron, magnesium & potassium levels. In addition to quinine, I've heard people say that having these levels in a good range make a difference with RLS.
All the best to you & your husband, mamabear!
from Wendy :)
21 Dec 2011
Hi mamabearcooper!
I have very severe RLS, managing to get only 20-30 minutes sleep occasionally. I tried everything out there, including the bar of lavender soap!
There is a brand new medicine out there, made specifically for RLS. The name of it is HORIZANT. It is the only thing, other than gabapentin, that has helped me. Gabapentin stopped working after a year or so. I have been on Horizant for about a month now, and so far so good. It hasn't stopped the jerks completely, but it has helped me a lot... more than Gabapentin ever helped.
I have seen where some people have not been able to take Horizant because it makes them too sleepy. It does not make me sleepy at all. I've had no side effects from Horizant.
Sleepless...15 Mar 2012
mamabearcooper,
I, too, had stomach problems with both mirapex and requip--it was acid reflux that ended up keeping me awake and miserable even though my legs did settle down. I switched to Sinemet and it's been much easier on my stomach. Good luck,
Sleepless in QBY
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I'm so sorry, mamabear! I had "husband" on my mind & mine was distracting me as I typed this. I should have said to please check YOUR levels. God Bless.
Apologies. from Wendy :)