Oxcarbazepine treatment of restless legs syndrome: three case reports.
Restless legs syndrome is a sensorimotor neurological condition that affects sleep and daytime functioning. The 4 classes of medication most used for restless legs syndrome include dopaminergic agents, benzodiazepines, opioids, and anticonvulsants such as gabapentin or carbamazepine. Here, we report 3 cases of restless legs syndrome successfully treated with oxcarbazepine, the keto-derivative of carbamazepine.
Jimenez-Trevino
Luis
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Department of Psychiatry, University of Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. luistrevino@eresmas.com
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D000078330:Oxcarbazepine; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000927:Anticonvulsants; D002220:Carbamazepine; D000078330:Oxcarbazepine