Physostigmine for the acute treatment of restless legs syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present a case report of an acute episode of restless legs syndrome that interfered with the performance of a diagnostic imaging procedure of the cervical spine. The patient had a 19-yr history of restless leg syndrome with periodic limb movements during sleep. Treatment with additional sedation and opioids did not alleviate the leg movements. IV administration of 1 mg of physostigmine eradicated all extraneous leg motion.
Medical subject headings
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors
- Physostigmine
- Restless Legs Syndrome