Is Cymbalta used for sleep and restless leg syndrom?
- Find
- Manage
12/ 8/08 12:11am
Cymbalta is not approved for the treatment of either sleep or restless leg syndrome.It is most commonly used to treat depression or nerve pain caused by diabetes. You can read more about Cymbalta by clicking here.
Best of luck,
Casey
12/ 6/08 6:03pm
Once you've ruled out underlying causes then medications used to treat restless leg syndrome include carbidopa-levodopa, opioids (such as propoxyphene) or tramadol (Ultram) for intermittent symptoms, carbamazepine, clonazepam, diazepam, triazolam, temazepam, baclofen, bromocriptine, and clonidine. Also, recently, gabapentin (Neurontin) has been found helpful. The FDA has now approved ropinirole (Requip) and pramipexole (Mirapex) for the treatment of restless leg syndrome. Other treatments that have been helpful for some patients include avoiding caffeine, warm/cold baths, electric nerve stimulation, oral magnesium, and acupuncture.(sourced from Medicinenet.com)
7/16/11 8:58pm
Have you heard about the supplement MX 5-HTP before? If not, it promotes sleep help and support for sleep disorders.. and relief from the effects of sleep deprivation. My mom try it before and it really works on her with no side effects occured.
Important:
We hope you find this general health information helpful. Please note however, that this Q&A is meant to support not replace the professional medical advice you receive from your doctor. No information in the Answers above is intended to diagnose or treat any condition. The views expressed in the Answers above belong to the individuals who posted them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Remedy Health Media. Remedy Health Media does not review or edit content posted by our community members, but reserves the right to remove any material it deems inappropriate.
12 Tips for Getting Healthy Sleep 
6 Things That Could Be Causing Your Fatigue 
5 Health Issues that Arise from Sleep Deprivation 
7 Snacks to Eat Before Bed for Better Sleep
By Christypoole— Last Modified: 07/16/11, First Published: 12/04/08
Featuring Content From:
- About Us |
- Contact Us |
- Privacy Policy |
- Terms of Use |
- Security Policy |
- Advertising Policy |
- Advertise With Us
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2013 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
