Restless legs syndrome: Keys to recognition and treatment

Jaime F. Avecillas; Joseph A. Golish; Carmen Giannini; José C. Yataco

doi:10.3949/ccjm.72.9.769

Restless legs syndrome: Keys to recognition and treatment

Jaime F. Avecillas, Joseph A. Golish, Carmen Giannini, José C. Yataco

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Abstract

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common and clinically significant motor disorder increasingly recognized by physicians and the general public, yet still underdiagnosed, underreported, and undertreated. Effective therapies are available, but a high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis and start treatment quickly. We now have enough data to support the use of dopaminergic agents, benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, and opioids in these patients.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	769-787
Number of pages	19
Journal	Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
Volume	72
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.72.9.769
State	Published - Sep 2005

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