Stay in Step With Treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome
July 2025
Dopamine agonists (ropinirole, etc) are no longer first-line for restless legs syndrome (RLS)...according to the Am Acad of Sleep Medicine.
Prescribers typically reach for these to help RLS symptoms quickly.
Now recent guidelines conditionally recommend AGAINST their use unless patients are prioritizing short-term benefits over long-term risks.
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