title: Mianserin and restless legs.
abstract: Six cases of restless legs syndrome in association to mianserin are presented. Similarities and differences to previously reported cases are described. Some theoretical and methodological topics on restless legs syndrome in relation to drug-induced akathisia are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Psychiatric Clinic, Turku, Finland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Markkula
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lauerma
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008803:Mianserin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012890:Sleep / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D008803:Mianserin