An Algorithm for the Management of Restless Legs Syndrome Michael H. Silber, MBChB, Bruce L. Ehrenberg, MD, Richard P. Allen, PhD, Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD, Christopher J. Earley, MD, PhD, Wayne A. Hening, MD, PhD, David B. Rye, MD, PhD Mayo Clinic Proceedings Volume 79, Issue 7, Pages 916-922 (July 2004) DOI: 10.4065/79.7.916 Copyright © 2004 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 1 Algorithm for the management of intermittent restless legs syndrome (RLS). Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2004 79, 916-922DOI: (10.4065/79.7.916) Copyright © 2004 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 2 Algorithm for the management of daily restless legs syndrome (RLS). Dopamine agonists are the treatment of choice in most patients. Low-potency opioids and gabapentin are alternatives, but dopamine agonists should be used if they are unsuccessful. Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2004 79, 916-922DOI: (10.4065/79.7.916) Copyright © 2004 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions
FIGURE 3 Algorithm for the management of refractory restless legs syndrome (RLS). Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2004 79, 916-922DOI: (10.4065/79.7.916) Copyright © 2004 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Terms and Conditions