Restless Legs Syndrome Questions (Page 6)

Can changing blood pressure medication affect RLS?

I am taking ropinirole max dosage for many years and it has been mostly working for RLS. After many years on lisinopril, I recently changed to losartan. I have been noticing more breakthrough incidents of RLS, not severe, but annoying. I don't see any information about drug interactions for these... read more

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?

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?

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.

Does it take a while for gabapentin to build up in system and work?

I have horrible restless legs that are also during the day and now in my right arm. I am going NUTS. I started 0.25mg ropinirole and am up to 3mg (1.5 yrs). I'm now getting ready to increase even more. I know this medication has adaptation and I want to stop taking it. I started 200mg gabapentin... read more

Gabapentin - can this be taken on an as needed basis?

I've suffered from rls since around 16, I'm 57 now. I was 40 when I finally found a doctor who knew about it, she prescribed klonapin and it was a miracle drug! 30 minutes before bed, it would start. ( I would still like to know how my legs knew what time I was going to bed) it wasn't every night,... read more

Cymbalta - Can Cymbalta make it difficult to urinate!?

I was put on Cymbalta and I noticed that I am having very difficult time urinating.It also seems to make my restless legs worse.It has helped me but afraid of the side effects or will they pass with time.Makes me very sleepy as well.Has anyone had any experience with similar issues and if so once... read more

When is the best time of night to take clonazepam for RLS?

Gabapentin - What is the proper or best medication to take for fibromyalgia pain?

Advancing fibromyalgia pain

Does lamotrigine cause weight gain?

Is carbidopa-levodopa given for restless leg syndrome?

Does ropinirole cause seizures?

I take it for Parkinson's but I also have Epilepsy and I am curious if it's contributing to my seizures.

How much lorazepam can I safely take with 3600mg of gabapentin?

I'm on gabapentin for severe Restless Legs Syndrome and lorazepam for anxiety.

Do I need to gradually stop taking ropinirole?

I am taking 3mg now, but am taking another drug that is a problematic combination. So how do I back off the ropinirole?