Jimenez-Trevino L Oxcarbazepine treatment of restless legs syndrome: three case reports. [Journal Article] Clin Neuropharmacol 2009 May-Jun; 32(3):169-70.
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.
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