Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome causes an urge to move the legs during rest, often in the evening or at night. Sensations such as tingling, throbbing, itching or pain can make settling down difficult.
Key points
- Sleep disruption can occur when evening symptoms interfere with falling asleep or staying asleep.
- Possible contributors include low iron levels, pregnancy and some medicines, although a cause is not always found.
- Daily impact may include tiredness or difficulty concentrating after disrupted sleep.
Medicines listed for Restless Legs Syndrome
The listed products are tablets containing Ropinirole and Pramipexole. Both ingredients are dopamine agonists, a medicine class used for restless legs syndrome. The catalogue includes Requip with ropinirole and Mirapex with pramipexole.