Tag: RLS sleep disruption
Restless Legs Syndrome: How Sleep Disruption Works and Why Dopaminergic Therapy Is Both a Lifesaver and a Risk
Restless Legs Syndrome disrupts sleep through dopamine dysfunction, leading to severe nighttime symptoms. Dopaminergic drugs offer relief but carry high risks of augmentation and impulse disorders. Iron therapy and alpha-2-delta ligands are safer long-term options.