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| Non-pharm options for RLS |
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Mental alertness activities
Abstinence from alcohol, caffiene, or nicotine
Hot baths, stretching, moderate exercise
D/C meds that contribute to symptoms including antidepressants, antipsychotics, dopamine-blocking anti-emetic, sedating antihistamines |
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| If RLS is due to low iron levels what can be done? |
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| RLS, but not troublesome enough or frequent enough to require daily therapy |
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| RLS, troublesome enough or frequent enough to require daily therapy |
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| Dopamine Agonists: Bromocriptine, pergolide, pramipexole, ropinirole |
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| What are dopamine agonists associated with? |
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Definition
| Pathological gambling and hypersexuality |
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| Levodopa/Carbidopa, place in therapy RLS? |
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Definition
| Intermittent RLS only, NOT daily RLS, because of short half-life and potential for rebound and augmentation |
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Gabapentin place in therapy for RLS?
Major side effect of Gabapentin ? |
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Definition
DOC for Daily RLS WITH PAIN.
Major Side effect of Gabapentin - Drowziness & unsteady gait |
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Opioids, place in therapy for RLS?
low potency?
higher potency? |
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Definition
Opioids are second line options for RLS, both intermittent and daily
Low potency eg. Codeine --> Intermittent
Higher potency eg. oxycodone or methadone --> Daily RLS |
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| Adjuctive therapy in all RLS to improve quality of sleep. Can be first line with other RLS meds. |
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| RLS choices during pregnancy ? |
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None of the drugs used are known to be safe in pregnancy.
Opioids can be used, but be careful and monitor for respiratory depression when approaching birth. |
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| When should these drugs be given? |
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| What is most likely to cause rebound RLS? |
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