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Is There An Over The Counter Medicine For Restless Legs?
- Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders - Medications
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Medications
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications for RLS or PLMD only for persons who fit strict diagnostic criteria, and who experience excessive daytime sleepiness as a result of these conditions. (Excessive daytime sleepiness results from nighttime sleeplessness due to RLS or PLMD symptoms).
More research and physician training is needed to better diagnose and treat RLS with medications in children and adolescents. Little is known about the best way to treat RLS in...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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