• MMW Fortschr Med · May 2005

    [Restless legs syndrome: therapeutic possibilities in the medical practice].

    • C G Bachmann and C Trenkwalder.
    • Abteilung Klinische Neurophysiologie, Klinikum der Universität Göttingen.
    • MMW Fortschr Med. 2005 May 17; 147 Spec No 2: 44-7.

    AbstractThe diagnosis of restless legs syndrome is made on the basis of the clinical symptoms and, if applicable, complemented with a polysomnography. This is followed by neurophysiological examinations and laboratory diagnostics and permits a differentiation between idiopathic and secondary RLS. The therapy depends upon the form and severity of the disease. For secondary RLS, the primary disease must be treated or the symptom-inducing medication must be discontinued. An idiopathic RLS is treated with drugs. Primarily, L-dopa/benserazide and dopaminergic agonists are used, but opioids and anticonvulsants are also successful.

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