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by Caitrin
Fri Dec 04, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: RLS meds and fluid retention
Replies: 5
Views: 726

RLS meds and fluid retention

Zack - Re the amount of hydrocodone I was taking, it was 5 mil., certainly a small amount and a med to which I never became addicted. Can't say the same of Clonazepam which I continue to take daily. Thanks, Polar Bear for your input re Requip. Susan, yes you are absolutely correct. I do not retain f...
by Caitrin
Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: RLS meds and fluid retention
Replies: 5
Views: 726

RLS meds and fluid retention

I have read the Mayo Clinic algorithm and will present it to my doctor at next appointment. In the meantime, I would like some feedback from anyone experiencing fluid retention while on gabapentin (my current drug) or Mirapex, Requip etc. While on this drug I experience very infrequent urination reg...
by Caitrin
Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Clonazepam, Sinemet, Gabapentin for RLS Relief
Replies: 3
Views: 660

Hi Susan and Ann, Thank you for your input and directing me to the Mayo Clinic's algorithm for treatment of RLS. I think that the first thing I must do is read the algorithm and then present the relevant portions to my doc at my next appointment. In the meantime I will seek a doctor who specializes ...
by Caitrin
Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Clonazepam, Sinemet, Gabapentin for RLS Relief
Replies: 3
Views: 660

Clonazepam, Sinemet, Gabapentin for RLS Relief

Hi, I am new to the discussion board and would like to introduce myself. I am a 64 yrs. old woman in good health, I exercise, take yoga classes, etc. However I have been suffering from RLS for several years. Up until about three years ago I was taking one Hydrocodone (5/250) at night and 1 mil. clon...