... and I've been on it ever since. But I've been taking more often because my rls is getting worse. My doc recently switched me to Mirapex and frankly it doesn't work. Is there anything else out there that helps? I switched back to the Requip, which I think is an awesome drug, but I'm taking at least 4-6 every day w/3 of that at night before I go to bed - 2mgs. Does the rls get any better & what can i do to get that horrible feeling to stop in my legs? Also, I was told by my doc. that rls & drugs used for it are associate with Parkinsons Disease. Does that mean my condition will go into that? Thank you very much.
R. Church. Indiana
Restless Legs Syndrome - I was diagnosed w/RLS approx. 8 yrs ago. My doc started me out on Requip?
- Posted:
- 24 Apr 2010 by Ladypiglet
- Topics:
- mirapex, requip, restless legs syndrome
Answers (1)
2 May 2010
There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome.
Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the muscles relax.
Yes, Requip is also used to help the symptoms of Parkinsons but this does not mean that you will develop Parkinsons disease.
These links may help.
http://www.drugs.com/enc/restless-leg-syndrome.html
http://www.drugs.com/condition/restless-legs-syndrome.html - click on the drug name for more detailed information.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/restless-legs-syndrome/DS00191
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