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Suggest Medication For Bipolar Disorder That Does Not Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Hi, I am Bipolar and was prescribed Invega Sustenna the injection. I have had such sever restless legs my doctor and I agreed not to keep me on Invega. I am being prescribed Zyprexa now in tablet form. I am concerned with weight gain my doctor said could occur with Zyprexa. I need a good suggestion for a drug to control my Bipolar psychosis that won t give me restless legs syndrome and won t or is the least likely to cause weight gain. Can someone please help?
In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful. Also some home remedies that may help include: Leg massages, Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, Good sleep habits Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and may be, Neupro, and Requip or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica or Neurontin.
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Suggest Medication For Bipolar Disorder That Does Not Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Hi, In people with mild to moderate restless legs syndrome, lifestyle changes, such as beginning a regular exercise program, establishing regular sleep patterns, and eliminating or decreasing the use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco, may be helpful. Also some home remedies that may help include: Leg massages, Hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs, Good sleep habits Medications may be helpful but are used only in severe cases and may be, Neupro, and Requip or benzodiazepines. Anticonvulsants, or antiseizure drugs, such as Tegretol, Lyrica or Neurontin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon