What is Restless Legs?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations of the legs and an urge to move them for relief; usually occurs during or just prior to sleep. Primary RLS is often associated with family history of it. It may also occur secondary to other conditions.
What do patients take to treat Restless Legs and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ropinirole
(Requip Prolib, Requip Depot, Requip LP, Requip XL)
|
20 | ||
|
Pramipexole
(Teva pramipexole, Sifrol ER, Mirapex ER, Novo-Pramipexole)
|
12 |
These charts show data from Restless Legs patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Restless Legs at PatientsLikeMe?
- 940 patients have this condition
- 44 New patients joined this month
- 57 say Restless Legs is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 88% | Females |
|---|---|
| 12% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 112 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 84 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 145 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 143 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 56 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 5 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 545 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 112 |
These charts show data from Restless Legs patients who have completed their condition history