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How Can Severe Restless Legs Syndrome Be Treated?

My dr srarted me on gabapentin today for pretty bad restless legs She said 1-3 morning and night. Like one each first day and build up. Was on Ropinorole till last nite. I took one this morning. Took one at 930 for bed. Legs are out of control so took 2nd at 1030. And am ready to take third unless their is reason I shouldn t
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Ropinirole is considered a very good medicine for restless leg syndrome. When it doesn't help then other medicines like Gabapentin can be used. So, at present your doctor has given you correct medicines. You should wait for few days for medicine's effects. Meanwhile, you can try other treatment modalities like avoiding alcohol use close to bedtime, massaging the affected parts of the legs, taking hot baths, applying hot or cold to the affected areas, and engaging in moderate exercise.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Prashant Gohil
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How Can Severe Restless Legs Syndrome Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ropinirole is considered a very good medicine for restless leg syndrome. When it doesn t help then other medicines like Gabapentin can be used. So, at present your doctor has given you correct medicines. You should wait for few days for medicine s effects. Meanwhile, you can try other treatment modalities like avoiding alcohol use close to bedtime, massaging the affected parts of the legs, taking hot baths, applying hot or cold to the affected areas, and engaging in moderate exercise. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Prashant Gohil