New treatment discovered for restless legs syndrome improves sleep

Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 07:56 in Health & Medicine

A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a study that will be presented as part of the Late-breaking Science Program at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle, 25 April - 2 May 2009. RLS affects up to one in ten people...

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