meds and sleep apnea

[senders]

I have severe RLS and I have had 2 at home sleep studies done. I was taking methadone when I had the first one done and it said I had mild obstructive sleep apnea.

The second at home sleep study was done just recently and during this test I was on gabapentin. This test also said I have mild obstructive sleep apnea .

I believe that this is caused by the medication. Has anyone else experienced this?

[SueJohnson]

Both gabapentin and methadone can cause sleep apnea. academic.oup.com/sleep/arti...

[senders in reply to SueJohnson]

Thank you Sue. I always look to your knowledge ❤️

[Joolsg]

Although both meds can cause sleep apnoea, you may have had it before starting any meds.Dr Jose Thomas, a sleep specialist from Gwent Sleep Clinic, says he started to study & learn about RLS after realising ALL his sleep apnoea patients had RLS and PLMD.

Chicken & egg situation? Dr Thomas says that often, once sleep apnoea is treated, the RLS is also controlled without meds.