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Can Prozac Cause Restless Leg Syndrome?
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Causes
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Causes
The main cause of RLS is unknown. Researchers are investigating neurologic (nervous system) problems that may arise either in the spinal cord or the brain. One current theory suggests that a deficiency in a brain chemical called dopamine causes restless legs syndrome.
RLS may often have a genetic basis, particularly in those who develop it before age 40. When the condition occurs in older adults, it is most likely due to a neurological problem.
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