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Restless leg syndrome associated with atypical antipsychotics : current status, pathophysiology, and clinical implications
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posted on 2015-07-01, 00:00 authored by Shilpa Aggarwal, Seetal DoddSeetal Dodd, Michael BerkMichael BerkRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder, frequently of unclear origin, which is often associated with significant distress. There are a few case reports of atypical antipsychotic agents (AAP) causing RLS. The pathophysiological mechanisms resulting in emergence of these movements suggest central dopaminergic dysfunction. Dopamine agonists and L-dopa reduce the symptoms of RLS, and some agents that block the dopaminergic system aggravate RLS. Genetic influences are implicated in RLS and an association between gene polymorphisms and antipyschotic-associated onset of RLS has been postulated. Greater awareness of potential causes of RLS, and its differentiation from akathisia and illness-related agitation might help in reducing the distress associated with it and improving patient compliance in patients using atypical antipsychotic agents.
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Current drug safetyVolume
10Issue
2Pagination
98 - 105Publisher
Bentham Science PublishersLocation
San Francisco, Calif.ISSN
1574-8863eISSN
2212-3911Language
engPublication classification
C Journal article; C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2015, Bentham Science PublishersUsage metrics
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