Friday, October, 23, 2009
Meds For Restless Leg Syndrome
October 22, 2008
Many people who suffer from insomnia or restless leg syndrome are given prescription sleeping medications, but along with those meds come considerations about side effects. In this slide show from Health magazine, experts discuss the most common side effects of prescription sleeping pills such as Lunesta and Rozerem, which can include hangover, rebound insomnia, and sexual side effects.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Florence Cardinal
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Health Expert
Acorda Therapeutics and the FDA have informed healthcare professionals of changes to the...
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By Merely Me
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Health Expert
...research things and was amazed to find that RLS or Restless Leg Syndrome is linked to Multiple...
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By Christine Miller
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Health Expert
...(temporary cessation of breathing during sleep); restless leg syndrome; and poor quality sleep....
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Health Guide
ReferencesBogan RK, Fry JM, Schmidt MH, Carson SW, Ritchie SY. Ropinirole in the treatment of patients with restless legs syndrome: a US-based randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical...
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RLS sufferer Cari Lendrum recommends:Try Cari’s “RLS Squats!” – To do this exercise, start off in a standing position and then bend your knees slightly so that you are in a squat. Rest your...
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include an urge to move the legs often associated with uncomfortable feeling in the legs (e.g. tingling, creepy, itching, pulling or aching) during periods of inactivity, including both...
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The following are some tips for coping with RLS:Don't hide your symptoms -- talk to your friends, family, and colleagues about RLS so they know what to expect Practice yoga, Pilates, or other...
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www.aasmnet.org -- American Academy of Sleep Medicinewww.sleepfoundation.org -- National Sleep Foundationwww.ninds.nih.gov -- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and...
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