I am suffering from rls for the last few yrs. Taking anxiety medications lorazepam and gallop.

Question

Rls is restless legs syndrome and taking medications for anxiety in the form of lorazepam and escitalopram is good for you, however I believe that you have been having problems with the use of these medications since your are no better with rls and therefore you should consult your psychiatrist for the same. If you believe we can help online with your condition you are more than welcome and we can suggest medications after an initial thorough work-up. Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, audio, an appointment for a confidential and private consultation you may do so by contacting the help desk of Lybrate.

Sushil Kumar Sompur V · Accepted Answer

Rls is restless legs syndrome and taking medications for anxiety in the form of lorazepam and escitalopram is good for you, however I believe that you have been having problems with the use of these medications since your are no better with rls and therefore you should consult your psychiatrist for the same. If you believe we can help online with your condition you are more than welcome and we can suggest medications after an initial thorough work-up. Look forward to hearing from you. If you need help with booking an appointment online with me on this website either text, audio, an appointment for a confidential and private consultation you may do so by contacting the help desk of Lybrate.

Parth Goyal · Answer

That's not the only medicine for rls. You can try other medicines too.

Sunita Panday · Answer

Along with medications you may do the following. Try baths and massages.�soaking in a warm bath and massaging your legs can relax your muscles. Apply warm or cool packs.�use of heat or cold, or alternating use of the two, may lessen your limb sensations. Establish good sleep hygiene.�fatigue tends to worsen symptoms of rls/wed, so it's important that you practice good sleep hygiene. Ideally, have a cool, quiet, comfortable sleeping environment; go to bed and rise at the same time daily; and get adequate sleep. Exercise.�getting moderate, regular exercise may relieve symptoms of rls/wed, but overdoing it or working out too late in the day may intensify symptoms. Avoid caffeine.�sometimes cutting back on caffeine may help restless legs. Try to avoid caffeine-containing products, including chocolate and caffeinated beverages, such as coffee, tea and soft drinks, for a few weeks to see if this helps. - copied from mayo clinic website.

Prof. Jagadeesan M.S. · Answer

Lorazepam is not to be taken for long term, as it is a benzodiazepine which can cause serious side effects. Better consult a psychiatrist for medications which are not harmful and control anxiety well. All the best.