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Pramipexole to Pregabalin

Hi my story is much the same but full detail in my bio. I recently moved from 5 x 0.88mg Pramipexole to 150mg x 3 a day Pregabalin. My GP just switched with...

Hi my story is much the same but full detail in my bio. I recently moved from 5...

Evst

•6 days ago

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DAW and Gabapentin

Haven’t posted in awhile. I’ve tapered from 10 mg. Ropinorole down to 4 mg in 4 months. Had a telehealth appointment with a neurologist at Vanderbilt. He...

Haven’t posted in awhile. I’ve tapered from 10 mg. Ropinorole down to 4 mg in ...

ParisianTN55

•20 days ago

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Finally, off DA but perhaps not for much longer

I am 64 years old and after 22 years of taking the DA Mirapexin, I took my last quarter tablet on July 7th. However, after three weeks of sleepless nights, I...

I am 64 years old and after 22 years of taking the DA Mirapexin, I took my last ...

MrVimes

•27 days ago

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Pramipexole vs Gabapentin

I have been on Pramipexole for many years and my RLS is getting worse, with symptoms early in the day and arms and shoulders affected most days I asked my GP...

I have been on Pramipexole for many years and my RLS is getting worse, with symp...

blue2023

•2 months ago

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Sifrol (Pramipexole) and Gambling addiction

Hi I am new here and at rock bottom. I've been prescribed Sifrol for Restless Legs Syndrome for, at a guess 4-5 years. During this time I have developed a...

Hi I am new here and at rock bottom. I've been prescribed Sifrol for Restless L...

KPPA

•2 months ago

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Help coming off .35mg Pramipexole - UK

Hello, firstly thank you for your time in reading this. Just to begin with the basics: I’m on .35mg Pramipexole, and I first starting taking Pramipexole...

Hello, firstly thank you for your time in reading this. Just to begin with th...

WildgardenChi

•2 months ago

27 Replies

Gabapentin, RLS and PLMA - help re dosing

Dear all I have suffered from undiagnosed Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) for 20 years. In recent years - possibly correlated with me taking 100mg Sertraline...

Dear all I have suffered from undiagnosed Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) for 20 ...

magarlick

•2 months ago

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lyrica vs Gabapentin

I have had Rls for about 20 years. I have been on Mirapex until augmentation set in. Got off of it in about a week which was an awful week. Then my Dr. put me...

I have had Rls for about 20 years. I have been on Mirapex until augmentation set...

ParisianTN55

•3 months ago

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Coming off ropinerole

After several years on ropinerole, I've made the decision to stop taking it due to the augmentation I've experienced. I'm now down to 0.5mg and I'm really...

After several years on ropinerole, I've made the decision to stop taking it due ...

Marley7

•3 months ago

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Bupenorphrine — medical support?

After 10 years with pramipexole and gabapentin I have reached the end of the line with augmentation and I am considering moving to bupenorphrine. Can someone...

After 10 years with pramipexole and gabapentin I have reached the end of the li...

Wairahi

•3 months ago

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Vimpat is working for severe RLS and PLMD

I’ve had almost complete resolution of my RLS on Vimpat (lacosamide) now at 150 mg at 10 am and 10 pm. This is a remarkable turnaround in my symptoms. I...

I’ve had almost complete resolution of my RLS on Vimpat (lacosamide) now at 150 ...

SleeplessinNC

•4 months ago

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Recent visit with my RLS Neurologist

Hello RLS community, I had a recent session with my neurologist who is part of the Oregon Health Science University here in Portland. This is my go to doctor...

Hello RLS community, I had a recent session with my neurologist who is part of ...

jinolke

•4 months ago

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ropinorole augmentation

I have been taking ropinorole since 2017, 3 mg. I don’t know if I’m experiencing augmentation but as soon as I take it, it starts to bother me. After about 30...

I have been taking ropinorole since 2017, 3 mg. I don’t know if I’m experiencin...

Doglobwr23

•4 months ago

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Pramipexole

Hi, I am actually in tears as I write this, I am trying to get off pramipexole, I was taking 4x 0.088 at night. After the worst two months I got it down to...

Hi, I am actually in tears as I write this, I am trying to get off pramipexole, ...

Thebarber

•4 months ago

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My response to the AASM Guidelines For RLS

I am posting this in the hope that it helps in forming your own response and if you agree with some of them, including them in your own response might help...

I am posting this in the hope that it helps in forming your own response and if ...

SueJohnson

•5 months ago

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Reminder - comments due Tuesday

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has asked for public comments on their draft guideline on the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has asked for public comments on their dr...

SueJohnson

•5 months ago

2 Replies

Clonidine - success with RLS anyone?

Evening team I have a query. As some of you may remember I was prescribed Buprenorphine two years ago by a neurologist for my restless limbs. I have a...

Evening team I have a query. As some of you may remember I was prescribed Bupre...

Heatherandgorse

•5 months ago

13 Replies

Restless legs

Can Pexola 3.5 mg be harmful to my body on the long term?

Mankoom

•5 months ago

7 Replies

Nytol herbal sleep medicine

Has anyone had severe flare up of RLS after taking Nytol with Valerian root, or was it coincidental?

Has anyone had severe flare up of RLS after taking Nytol with Valerian root, or ...

Bluegerand

•5 months ago

6 Replies

pramiprexole Withdrawal

Hello. I’m currently tapering off Pramiprexole under doctor supervision and I literally can’t function. I can’t eat, I’m shaky and very weak and can’t get out...

Hello. I’m currently tapering off Pramiprexole under doctor supervision and I li...

AllyBRLS

•8 months ago

16 Replies

Pregabalin and drowsiness

Hi there, My consultant put me on Pregabalin for RLS few weeks ago. He put me on 50mg for a week then on to 100mg from second week. As soon as I moved up to...

Hi there, My consultant put me on Pregabalin for RLS few weeks ago. He put me ...

Hitsy

•9 months ago

27 Replies

buprenorphine side effects

hello all, so I’ve been on buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film for a couple weeks now. I also recently went back on a low-dose of statins as after...

hello all, so I’ve been on buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film for a cou...

Marlayna67

•9 months ago

8 Replies

Bupropion

Hi everyone, Quick question. I’m on Pregabalin but just also been prescribed Bupropion HCL for historical PTSD type symptoms. It is described as Dopaminergic...

Hi everyone, Quick question. I’m on Pregabalin but just also been prescribed Bu...

Wiggler

•9 months ago

3 Replies

Kratom

Hi guys, I’ve been following you for 4 years and have taken different actions recommended over the time. I’ve just had my bloods done and I’m waiting for...

Hi guys, I’ve been following you for 4 years and have taken different actions re...

Coladh

•9 months ago

10 Replies

Pramipexole, Mirtazapine and RLS

Hi,I suffered from RLS for 12yrs, but never took any medications. Earlier this year after discovering I had ferritin of 18, a short course of iron supplements...

Hi,I suffered from RLS for 12yrs, but never took any medications. Earlier this ...

Purdy_123

•10 months ago

13 Replies

Augmentation Video

I came across this video on Dr. Christopher Earley's profile page on John Hopkins Neurology website. They have reformatted their website, but much of his...

I came across this video on Dr. Christopher Earley's profile page on John Hopkin...

DicCarlson

•10 months ago

81 Replies

Having trouble getting help from Doctor

Hi I'm new here, only finding this site recently. I have had RLS for years though it was usually one night here and there but over the past few weeks has...

Hi I'm new here, only finding this site recently. I have had RLS for years thou...

AndyBK201

•10 months ago

21 Replies

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

Antidepressants and rls. Does anyone have any alternative remedies for depression without antidepressants please. I've come off mine as they were driving my...

Antidepressants and rls. Does anyone have any alternative remedies for depressio...

Baz33

•11 months ago

16 Replies

tianeptine

there you have it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianeptine...

snoemata

•11 months ago

11 Replies

Advice please

I’ve had RLS for years. I went to the GP but it feels like he was clutching at straws a bit. I was put on 10mg Amitriptyline - which had been rather hit and...

I’ve had RLS for years. I went to the GP but it feels like he was clutching at s...

DrPaulHT

•1 year ago

10 Replies

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Restless Legs Syndrome

RLS Medications posts

Pramipexole to Pregabalin

DAW and Gabapentin

Finally, off DA but perhaps not for much longer

Pramipexole vs Gabapentin

Sifrol (Pramipexole) and Gambling addiction

Help coming off .35mg Pramipexole - UK

Gabapentin, RLS and PLMA - help re dosing

lyrica vs Gabapentin

Coming off ropinerole

Bupenorphrine — medical support?

Vimpat is working for severe RLS and PLMD

Recent visit with my RLS Neurologist

ropinorole augmentation

Pramipexole

My response to the AASM Guidelines For RLS

Reminder - comments due Tuesday

Clonidine - success with RLS anyone?

Restless legs

Nytol herbal sleep medicine

pramiprexole Withdrawal

Pregabalin and drowsiness

buprenorphine side effects

Bupropion

Kratom

Pramipexole, Mirtazapine and RLS

Augmentation Video

Having trouble getting help from Doctor

ANTIDEPRESSANTS

tianeptine

Advice please

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