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Suggest Remedy For Sleeplessness When Having Restless Legs Syndrome

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Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015
Question: I have rls and have not slept in 3 nights the pill stopped working
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
You could try other drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

If the dopaminergic drugs you used to treat restless legs syndrome stopped working suddenly, its quality needs to be evaluated.

Other possible treatments for restless legs syndrome are: Benzodiazepines (Diazepam), certain anticonvulsant drugs ( Lyrica, Gabapentin), and other dopaminergic drugs ( Levodopa).

I suggest you to discuss with your primary care Doctor the possibility of a new treatment with above mentioned possibilities for your condition.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho

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Practicing since :2004

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Suggest Remedy For Sleeplessness When Having Restless Legs Syndrome

Brief Answer: You could try other drugs. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. If the dopaminergic drugs you used to treat restless legs syndrome stopped working suddenly, its quality needs to be evaluated. Other possible treatments for restless legs syndrome are: Benzodiazepines (Diazepam), certain anticonvulsant drugs ( Lyrica, Gabapentin), and other dopaminergic drugs ( Levodopa). I suggest you to discuss with your primary care Doctor the possibility of a new treatment with above mentioned possibilities for your condition. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.