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Rest for Weary Legs
Restless legs syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes uncomfortable urges to move limbs. Patients often wonder if there are medications that work, and if they are safe.
Kids These Days… and Their Rx
It's important to treat mental illness. But some people have concerns that children are over-treated with medications. Research evidence does show an increase in some psychiatric meds for kids.
A New Drug for Your Restless Legs
On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Horizant Extended Release Tablets ( gabapentin enacarbil ), a once-daily treatment for moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome ( RLS ).