Restless Legs Syndrome Questions (Page 6)

Does it take a while for gabapentin to build up in system and work?

I have horrible restless legs that are also during the day and now in my right arm. I am going NUTS. I started 0.25mg ropinirole and am up to 3mg (1.5 yrs). I'm now getting ready to increase even more. I know this medication has adaptation and I want to stop taking it. I started 200mg... read more

Gabapentin - can this be taken on an as needed basis?

I've suffered from rls since around 16, I'm 57 now. I was 40 when I finally found a doctor who knew about it, she prescribed klonapin and it was a miracle drug! 30 minutes before bed, it would start. ( I would still like to know how my legs knew what time I was going to bed) it... read more

Cymbalta - Can Cymbalta make it difficult to urinate!?

I was put on Cymbalta and I noticed that I am having very difficult time urinating.It also seems to make my restless legs worse.It has helped me but afraid of the side effects or will they pass with time.Makes me very sleepy as well.Has anyone had any experience with similar issues and if so once... read more

When is the best time of night to take clonazepam for RLS?

Ambien - Associated with RLS patient?

I was diagnosed RLS, have very difficult to falling sleep. I've been taking Gabapentin 900mg and Levodopa, but it seems that it's wearing off and I don't want to increase more. Gabapentin is supposed to help sleep but not helping me at all. My average sleep duration is 4 hours.... read more

Gabapentin - What is the proper or best medication to take for fibromyalgia pain?

Advancing fibromyalgia pain

Does lamotrigine cause weight gain?

Is carbidopa-levodopa given for restless leg syndrome?

Does ropinirole cause seizures?

I take it for Parkinson's but I also have Epilepsy and I am curious if it's contributing to my seizures.

Has anyone taken metaxalone 800mg for restless legs and did it help?

I took it for the first time last night and again I was up all night. My legs to my feet and up to the lower back hurt from being tensed up all night. Day 2 of no sleep. Help!

Does gabapentin cause phantom pain in the area it is being taken for, while reducing or stopping...

... the taking of this medication? Or am I still feeling pain because I am not better? I was injured with c2 and c7 pinched nerves 6months ago. Started with 300mg 3x a day. I reduced down to 1 300mg 1x a day. And now transitioning to 100mg 3x a day to further reduce in the next month. I'm not... read more

Effective drugs for restless leg syndrome?

How much lorazepam can I safely take with 3600mg of gabapentin?

I'm on gabapentin for severe Restless Legs Syndrome and lorazepam for anxiety.

Do I need to gradually stop taking ropinirole?

I am taking 3mg now, but am taking another drug that is a problematic combination. So how do I back off the ropinirole?

How can I reduce my medications?

I would like to reduce the number of medications I am on. I currently am borderline diabetic, high cholesterol, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder.