Drugs and Substances that can cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Some drugs and substances can cause ‘Restless Leg Syndrome’. The different categories of drugs include :
- Antiseizure medicines
- Antinausea medicines
- Antidepressants
- Some cold and allergy medicines
Restless Leg Syndrome symptoms usually go away when the drugs are stopped.
Certain substances can trigger RLS symptoms or make them worse. These substances include:
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- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
- Antidepressants
- Some cold and allergy medicines
Researchers do not yet know if the above factors actually cause RLS.
