Restless Legs Syndrome Causes

Information on Restless Legs Syndrome

Medications

Medications that can cause restless legs syndrome include:

Antiseizure medicines
Antinausea medicines
Antidepressants
Some cold and allergy medicines.

RLS symptoms usually go away when the medication is stopped.

Certain Substances

Certain substances that can trigger RLS symptoms or make them worse include:

Caffeine
Alcohol
Tobacco.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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