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Restless leg syndrome |
| Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention |
| Alternative Names: |
| Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS |
| Treatment: |
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There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome. If sleep is severely disrupted, medications such as Sinemet (an anti-Parkinson's medication) or tranquilizers such as clonazepam may be helpful to some people, but they may worsen daytime sleepiness in others. Low doses of Pramipexole, a dopamine agonist, has been found to be very effective in controlling symptoms in some people. Sometimes low doses of narcotics will relieve symptoms of restless leg syndrome as well. |
| Expectations (prognosis): |
| Restless leg syndrome is not dangerous or life-threatening and does not indicate a serious disorder. It can be uncomfortable and can disrupt sleep. |
| Complications: |
| Insomnia can occur. |
| Calling your health care provider: |
| Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of restless leg syndrome are present and sleep is disrupted. |
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