Horizant Replaces Dopamine-Based Drugs for Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome by Alice wolfe
Dopamine-based medications are effective in controlling the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) but can actually cause more harm in the longer run by increasing the symptoms. So when the US Food and Drug Administration approved Horizant in April 2011 for both moderate and severe cases of RLS, it was welcomed by the medical fraternity.

RLS is a very common disorder that not only affects pregnant women but the general population as well with about one in 12 people experiencing symptoms of the medical condition. Most people are able to get over the problem with changes in lifestyle and proper medication.

It is important that people are able to recognize symptoms and take definite measures to overcome them. For example, some may have the urge to constantly move their feet even though the feeling is not induced by pain. It generally occurs when a person is at rest ... Read more »