Restless Legs Syndrome: Understanding the Causes, Symptoms, and Path to a Restful Night

If lifestyle changes are not sufficient, medical treatments are utilized. Dopamine-regulating drugs (Dopamine Agonists), which are also commonly used for Parkinson's disease, are very effective in low doses for controlling RLS. Anti-seizure medications that affect calcium channels can also reduce nerve pain and restlessness. In very severe cases, and when other treatments have failed, a doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants or benzodiazepines to improve sleep quality, although these are not first-line treatments due to the risk of dependency.