What is RLS?
About restless legs syndrome.
Yes, restless legs syndrome is a real medical condition.
It is not your imagination. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is real, but is often undiagnosed. So, if you have symptoms of RLS, your doctor can explain which treatment options are available. Only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe therapy for RLS.
If you suffer from RLS, you are not alone.
Restless legs syndrome is a common sensorimotor disorder that affects millions of people. Patients describe the condition in various ways, from a burning and aching to a creepy feeling like bugs crawling inside their legs. Patients with RLS often have the urge to move their legs even when they want to rest. Symptoms are usually worse during the evening while sitting or lying down. Often, the only way patients can find relief is to get up and move around.
RLS can affect patients' sleep and their day-to-day lives.
Many people who have RLS find that the only way to ease or stop the uncomfortable sensations is to move around. Unfortunately, this constant urge to move makes it difficult to relax, sit, or even get to sleep.
Many people with RLS find that their legs are more bothersome at night when they just want to rest. This often causes them to be tired during the day, and can make it difficult to concentrate and enjoy normal activities. In fact, studies show that RLS can have as great an impact on quality of life as many major illnesses, including diabetes and depression.
Primary vs secondary restless legs syndrome.
Restless legs syndrome can be a primary or a secondary condition. Primary RLS is the main form of the disease and the condition for which MIRAPEX is prescribed. Secondary RLS is caused by an unrelated condition such as pregnancy, anemia, or iron deficiency.*
Twelve million Americans may suffer from moderate to severe primary RLS, according to one estimate.
*MIRAPEX is not approved to treat secondary RLS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT MIRAPEX: MIRAPEX tablets are indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
MIRAPEX may cause you to fall asleep without any warning, even while doing normal daily activities, such as driving. When taking MIRAPEX, hallucinations may occur and sometimes you may feel dizzy, sweaty or nauseated upon standing up. The most common side effects in clinical trials for RLS were nausea, headache, and tiredness. You should talk with your doctor if you experience these problems.
Patients and caregivers should be informed that impulse control disorders/compulsive behaviors may occur while taking medicines, including pramipexole, to treat Parkinson's disease and RLS.
This information is intended for U.S. residents only. Products discussed herein may have different labeling in different countries.
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