Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Extreme Tiredness And Sickness For A Person Having RLS?

Hello, please don t think that I m crazy for asking you this question, but every evening, usually beginning late afternoon around 4 or 5 o clock, I begin feeling extremely tired and sick. Usually, feelings of despair become greater then. I have taken Pramipexole for about 2 years for RLS and recently switched to the generic of Requip. I feel as if I m losing my mind. Any ideas that can direct me to help? Thank You, Ray B
posted on Sun, 26 Jun 2016
Twitter Tue, 7 Jan 2020 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 16 Jan 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Since you have a history of RLS & have taken Pramipexole for long, your body is well adjusted with Pramipexole. You are experiencing side effects due to your switch to Requip. Once the body gets adjusted the symptoms should reduce, if not you need to talk to your treating GP about your discomforts so that the medicine can be changed with some other medicine that suits you better. In the meantime, stay well hydrated, take ORS and electrolyte along with water. Take home made nutritious food (rich in vitamins & minerals) & adequate rest.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Extreme Tiredness And Sickness For A Person Having RLS?

Hello, Since you have a history of RLS & have taken Pramipexole for long, your body is well adjusted with Pramipexole. You are experiencing side effects due to your switch to Requip. Once the body gets adjusted the symptoms should reduce, if not you need to talk to your treating GP about your discomforts so that the medicine can be changed with some other medicine that suits you better. In the meantime, stay well hydrated, take ORS and electrolyte along with water. Take home made nutritious food (rich in vitamins & minerals) & adequate rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician