Restless Legs Syndrome Questions (Page 5)

Does escitalopram cause abnormal hot sensation in chest, face,legs, arms?

I was started on escitalopram 10 mg 12 days ago for phobic anxiety. I am 47 y and was taking Gabapentin 300 mg for 2 months for RLS. On 6 Dec i developed hot flush in all my body followed by getting dizziness ,±chest pain and panic attacks. I stopped Gabapentin on 19 Dec. Then i cont having... read more

Weight gain on Requip?

Despite what drug info says, I know that I have gained significant weight on requip. As much as 30 lbs in 4 months. I suffer from bone-on-bone osteoarthritis of both knees as well as life aktering RLS. The weight gain makes my knees hurt more. What a catch 22. I take 2 mg three t ines a day of... read more

Can gabapentin cause decreased ability to achieve orgasm in women?

Ropinirole - how do you lose the weight requip made you gain?

I have been on 3MG requip at hs for about 3 YRS for RLS. I also have severe CRPS (diagnosed 2010) of both my legs had a MEDTRONICS UNIT put in (2013) and then taken out. It never worked and had to use meds also. I got very ill from a new pain medication and lost so much weight my MEDTRONICS UNIT... read more

Neurologist took me off 5 mg Abilify I have been taking for over 10 yrs as an add on to cymbalta?

Please help. Abilify stopped to try to stop restless leg syndrome. Going through terrible withdrawal from abilify... anxiety, depression, racing thoughts etc. Now neurologist started titrating me up on a new med for me, lamictal. Yesterday I started 100 mg/day. Another new med for me was started... read more

Cymbalta (duloxetine) and Restless Leg Syndrome?

I had trouble with restless leg syndrome after I was on fluoxetine for several years. It got so bad, I decided to stop the fluoxetine (and boy, was that hard!!! ) After trying citalopram (good for depression but not anxiety) and bupropion (ineffective for depression and anxiety) without success, my... read more

Did your Restless Leg Syndrome increase with Zoloft?

I have Restless Leg Syndrome/Limb Movement Disorder. Has anyone who has RLS or PLMD taken this medicine? Did you experience an increase in symptoms? I need relief from anxiety, but I'm afraid to go on an SSRI for this reason!

Does clonazepam cause Alzheimer's?

I was prescribed clonazepam by my psychiatrist (I was sent to her as my primary care doctor wasn't comfortable with prescribing some of the medications I was taking). I broke my back and had three surgeries to try and help the pain (didn't help much). My primary care doctor prescribed... read more

How soon after taking Abilify can I take tramadol?

I am aware of the Major Interaction between the 2 drugs however my doctor has prescribed both to me. I am going to consult with my doctor.

Ambien - I have Restless Leg Syndrome that is causing insomnia.

Unsuccessfully tried different prescriptions

Has anyone discovered they don't REM sleep while on 225mg of Effexor XR?

I had began to fall asleep while talking to people and wanting to fall asleep behind the wheel. At my therapist appointment I nodded off 3 times in 45 minutes. I already was established with a sleep specialist for severe Restless Leg Syndrome so I was sent back to him and he orded a sleep study.... read more

Carbidopa/Levodopa sleep issues.

I was just started on this yesterday evening first dose 50/200 ER they are weaning me off gabapentin,1 capsule reduction per week, thus the change in medication for my severe restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder; I took it at 10:45 pm, I never felt sleepy and ended up not... read more

What are the side effects of clonazepam?

It seems having serious side effects

Are there any natural substitutes for Ropinirole?

I have used Ropinirole for 7 years and found great relief!! However, as a pilot, the medication is not allowed! If I want to Keep flying, I must find an alternative. Tried Sinemet with NO success!!! Any ideas?

Can I reduce 2mg of clonazepam to 1mg for 7 days then quit . I just came off of loraz. C/T .Want of?

clonazepam asap. Already still going through withdrawal from lorazepam anyways . Please help ! I am taking 10 mg of diazepam and will continue.