What is Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?
Periodic limb movement disorder involves repetitive limb movements that occur mainly during the light stages of sleep. Movements primarily arise in the lower limbs which may interfere with restful sleep. It may be present with Restless Legs Syndrome.
What do patients take to treat Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Clonazepam
(DOM-Clonazepam, Paxam, APO Clonazepam, Clonotril)
|
9 |
These charts show data from Periodic Limb Movement Disorder patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Periodic Limb Movement Disorder at PatientsLikeMe?
- 135 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 1 say Periodic Limb Movement Disorder is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 89% | Females |
|---|---|
| 11% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 5 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 9 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 11 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 5 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 34 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 16 |
These charts show data from Periodic Limb Movement Disorder patients who have completed their condition history