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Hi all

Does anyone know if this medicine for type 2 diabetes has any effect on RLS/PLMD. I did a search and could not find it. I have been on 2 diabetic mecicines and both have sent my legs crazy or has other side effects.

Thanks.

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After a quick search I haven't found anything, but that's not to say that it's definitely safe for RLS. Like all drugs there are potential side effects - you've probably seen this:

nhs.uk/medicines/sitaglipti...

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Thank you.

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