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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment

FDA approves generic version of Requip

October 03, 2008
A generic version of Requip for the treatment of restless leg syndrome will soon be available. The Food and Drug Administration gave permission to four companies to manufacture ropinirole hydrochloride in 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, and 4 mg doses. The generic version was approved only for restless legs syndrome, not for treatment of Parkinson's which the brand name drug can be used to treat. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Relieving Those Restless Legs
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS).   We reviewed some of the symptoms,... Read more »

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Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

  Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping... Read more »

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Restless Leg Syndrome
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...sensation in both legs. My doctor told me I've developed restless leg syndrome. Great, what... Read more »

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Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue... Read more »

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Important Changes in Zanaflex Labeling
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Acorda Therapeutics and the FDA have informed healthcare professionals of changes to the... Read more »

Health Guide

Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
There is no specific diagnostic test for RLS. If you suspect you may have the disorder, talk to your doctor as soon as you can. If possible, bring a diary of your sleep as well as a record of the... Read more »
Restless leg syndrome
...Names Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS Treatment There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome. Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the muscles relax.... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome Exercises
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... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome- Symptoms
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... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome- The Basics
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder that is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at rest. The urge to move the legs is usually, but not... Read more »

Medications

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Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can... Read more »

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Ropinirole starter kit is used to help gradually increase your dose when you begin treatment for... Read more »

Related News

Help for Restless Legs
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine whenever you're not moving, your legs are uncomfortable and throbbing. It's a problem many... Read summary »

Study: IBS and Restless Leg Syndrome linked
October 03, 2008

Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines may be linked to both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and restless leg syndrome, a new study suggests. And... Read summary »

24 Hour Patch May Relieve RLS Symptoms
June 10, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A drug already used to treat Parkinson's disease is now being used to help people with restless leg syndrome (RLS). Those who... Read summary »

Big Belly Ups Chances for RLS
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Packing on the pounds ? especially around the waistline ? could be putting you at increased risk for restless legs syndrome... Read summary »

New restless leg med submitted to FDA
September 22, 2008

GlaxoSmithKline and XenoPort, Inc. have submitted Solzira to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate-to-severe Restless... Read summary »