Does trazodone cause restless leg syndrome?
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Trazodone is an oral antidepressant that is prescribed for many different uses, both on- and off-label. Like other drugs of its kind, it combats anxiety and is used to treat many disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and the like. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a constant desire to move one's legs to avoid discomfort. Like 'scratching an itch' that never subsides, sufferers of RLS are often troubled by an inability to sit still and maintain a restful position. Trazodone has not been shown to cause RLS. In fact, it is often prescribed for RLS sufferers (often those who suffer from other anxiety-related issues as well). Depending on its effect on the individual, RLS can be helped or worsened by Trazodone, but Trazodone is not the cause of RLS.
I took trazadone and had restless leg syndrome. My doctor immediately took me off of it and said I was having an adverse effect to trazadone and it could be dangerous. YES, this drug can cause RLS.
I have never had RLS, but I was just given a prescription for Trazodone. The first time I used it, I had no RLS symptoms.I took Trazodone three times after that,as prescribed. Each time I took the medication, my symptoms got worse. Only one percent get RLS with this medicine, but I feel I am part of that demographic. I will be seeing my doctor this week and asking him to take me of Trazodone.
