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Reviewer: sheriwnds, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Ropinarole does not control my involuntary leg and arm movements even in conjunction with mirapex and tizanidine. I did better withoout it.
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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This is the only medication that I have ever taken to deal with the terrible leg jerking (RLS) that, for me, occurred in the evening/night. If I do not take it before symptoms occur (along with analgesics), it takes a while for the restlessness to go away. As I split my dosage, if I take the second half too soon (sometimes I'll do anything to make the discomfort go away), it can have psychol
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Reviewer: RClark, 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have had RLS for 10 years, it feels like an electrical discharge that makes my legs jump at night. Also calf pain when sitting and lying down, worse than torture,you'll do anything to get relief. Took some time to find the right dosage for me to end the problem, now all is good, however staying asleep at night is the only drawback. Taking 1mg plus 2 mg at night, and 1 mg in the morning works
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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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bad leg pain.
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Reviewer: louisespedowski, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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