Tag: periodic limb movement disorder

Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption Works and Why Dopaminergic Therapy Is Both Essential and Risky

Restless Legs Syndrome disrupts sleep with intense leg urges, especially at night. Dopaminergic drugs offer fast relief but carry serious risks like augmentation and impulse control disorders. Safer alternatives like pregabalin and iron therapy are now preferred for long-term management.