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Possible efficacy of alprazolam in restless leg syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3557297     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Restless leg syndrome is a frequently misdiagnosed and often misunderstood condition contributing to a complaint of insomnia in geriatric patients. Various pharmacologic agents used to treat the condition are often ineffective and have not consistently provided relief for the majority of patients with this condition. Our recent experience with Xanax suggests its possible effectiveness in controlling symptoms of the restless leg syndrome. Further, more controlled double blind studies--especially comparing other benzodiazepines at appropriate dosages--are called for.
Authors:
M B Scharf; L Brown; J Hirschowitz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Hillside journal of clinical psychiatry     Volume:  8     ISSN:  0193-5216     ISO Abbreviation:  Hillside J Clin Psychiatry     Publication Date:  1986  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1987-05-11     Completed Date:  1987-05-11     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7905001     Medline TA:  Hillside J Clin Psychiatry     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  214-23     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Alprazolam / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Drug Tolerance
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Restless Legs Syndrome / drug therapy*
Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders / drug therapy
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
28981-97-7/Alprazolam

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