Pramipexole
I have been on Pramipexole for a very long time taking 1 mg before bedtime daily for RLS. I have been experiencing muscle pain/stiffness for quite a while and noticed it is a side effect of the medication. Any thoughts on what might be a better drug instead?
I take Ropinerole Which is also a dopamine agonist, like Pramipexole. It may have different side effects for you. Your doctor may be able to help you try it.
Hi
. I see you are new to the community. Welcome! Are you newly diagnosed? I wish Pramipexole had worked for you without all the side effects. Here is an article about prescription medications that can help with RLS: https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/medications. Everyone reacts differently though, so it's hard to know which medication will be best for you until you try it. If you look through some of the forum posts and stories in this community, you will see that people have often gotten relief in unexpected ways. Have you ever tried any alternative therapies? Many can be used in conjunction with medication. Here is an article about home remedies and lifestyle changes that might interest you: https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/lifestyle-changes. Know that we are here for you as you try to figure this all out. Best wishes. - Lori (Team Member)
