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Suggest Medication For Restless Legs Syndrome

I have serious neuropathy in my legs + restless leg syndrome which I control (more or less) by rophinerol. Somebody suggested this drug (brand name “neuroxxxx”) as being commonly used and harmless--as well as effective. I take a lot if medicines; I reluctant to add one. Comments?
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can
In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, andtobacco, may be helpful.
Also some home remedies that may help include:
Leg massages, Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, Good sleep habits
Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and may be, Neupro, and Requip or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica or Neurontin,

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Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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Suggest Medication For Restless Legs Syndrome

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, andtobacco, may be helpful. Also some home remedies that may help include: Leg massages, Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, Good sleep habits Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and may be, Neupro, and Requip or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica or Neurontin, .I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.