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Reviewer: sheriwnds, 55-64 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Mirapex has been a savior for me until recently. I am taking it with tizanidine. Lately, they just don't work. Ropinarole was added and seems to make the symptoms worse. I'm up to three tabs at night of ropinarole and my legs and arms are constantly wanting to twitch and jerk. Don't sleep more than 3-4 hours, too restless to lay there.
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Reviewer: PAW, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Have restless legs, this drug has stopped them completely. I have been using this drug for 12 years.
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Reviewer: anicegirly, 45-54 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been taking this medication for three years. At first, it worked great. As time went on, it seems to be less and less effective. If I forget to take it soon enough, my legs never fail me to let me know. It seems to take 2 hours or more before it kicks in. I have even put it under my tongue before hoping it would work sooner. I am now on the Neupro Patch, put it on in the morning and change
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Reviewer: okjoe, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Prescribed at 0.125mg for chronic RLS. Had to give it up in the first week due to EXTREMELY severe all over body cramps. Made me wish for the RLS back as it was much easier on me. Hallucinations too boot. Glad it works great for some, but definitely NOT for everybody. Will continue looking and hoping.
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Reviewer: MomOf4, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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The first 3 months of this drug definitely helped my RLS, but created nausea and hallucinations (flowers on the curtains jumping off curtains). I stuck it out though. 5 years later I still take the same dose but no longer have side effects. Definitely worth it in the long run.
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