Restless leg syndrome

Does anyone else on any type of antidepressant experience restless leg syndrome? I read there is a link between antidepressants and this condition and I want to know if anybody else experiences this as well.

[rach1402]

Ooh interesting! I take 150mg sertraline for anxiety and depression and I've been getting restless leg syndrome and leg cramps recently. I put it down to my fibromyalgia, that causes strange sensations, it never occurred to me that it could be the medication. I might have to look into that. Is it a general thing or certain drugs?

[Hidden in reply to rach1402]

I read it’s just general antidepressants. It has something to do with dopamine and serotonin in the brain!

[rach1402 in reply to Hidden]

Oh yeah actually that sounds familiar. Mine hasn't been as bad the past week or so since I started back on something I was taking for fibromyalgia so it might not be that in my case but something to watch out for. Maybe a doctor or pharmacist could advise you on side effects of medication but keep taking the meds unless a professional tells you to stop, that's not the kind of medication you can just stop without careful regulation. Hope things improve for you soon x

[TriggerPoint]

Antidepressant & Restless Leg Syndrome ? A "Low Dose" Of "Benzodiazepines" WORKS Wonders For RLS.... Seriously....