A female developed pain and insect crawling like sensation on legs at night which is relieved by shaking her legs. Which of the following is drug of choice for this condition?
Correct Answer: Pramipexole
Description: Drug used forRestless legs syndrome(RLS) Thenon-ergot dopaminergic agonistsare the most effective drugs. Relatively low doses:Ropinirole (0.25-1.0 mg)orPramipexole (0.125-0.5 mg)taken 2-3 hours before bed time each day afford dramatic relief in many cases. Other drugs used are benzodiazepines, gabapentin or pregabalin, but these are mostly reserved for non-responsive cases.
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