August 13, 2021
Both sexes can develop restless legs syndrome (RLS), but it affects women more often than men.
RLS causes a creepy, crawly feeling and uncontrollable movements in the legs at night.
RLS isn't just miserably uncomfortable—researchers at Harvard have linked this condition to an increased risk for heart disease and depression in women.
Solution: Try simple interventions first. Exercise every day, take a hot bath before bed, massage your legs, and cut back on things that can make you jittery—like caffeine and tobacco.
If these measures don't work, your doctor may recommend one of several medicines that reduce RLS symptoms—including ropinirole (Requip), pramipexole (Mirapex), rotigotine (Neupro), or gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant).
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