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Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome
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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 RLS presents as an urge to move the legs, often with unpleasant numbness, tingling or burning sensations. These symptoms increase during rest and are partially relieved through activity. Symptoms worsen at night and tend to progress with age.
The study was funded by Pfizer Inc., the maker of Lyrica.
Dr. Carlos Singer, director of the Movement Disorders Center at the University of Miami School of Medicine, thinks Lyrica provides an alternative to other drugs for RLS and may also have fewer side effects.
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"You have another weapon to treat RLS," Singer said. "This drug, to the best of my knowledge, has a very safe record," he said. "I would definitely try it with patients."
Singer noted that more studies are needed to see if the drug is still effective for RLS after long-term use.
More information
For more information on restless legs syndrome, visit the U.S. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Last updated 4/29/2009
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SOURCES: Diego Garcia-Borreguero, M.D., director, Sleep Research Institute, Madrid, Spain; Carlos Singer, M.D., professor, neurology, and director, Movement Disorders Center, University of Miami School of Medicine; April 29, 2009, presentation, American Academy of Neurology's annual meeting, Seattle
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