I hope you're still on this forum. I have the same PLMD While Awake with no RLS. I take 8mg. extended release Ropinorole, that seems to help control the leg kicks so I can fall asleep.
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Understand your predicament. But instead of sleep aids, you could try good sleep hygiene measures to promote good sleep. This can help overcome the insomnia due to the medications. You should stop becoming anxious and try to relax. Try to have a warm bath before sleeping. Have a glass of milk or read a book before trying to sleep. Don’t watch TV or do exercise before sleeping. Condition yourself that you can relax and that you can sleep well.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
ill, no it's not a benzo. That would be like xanax. It's a dopamine antagonist. It's said that people with PLMD lack dopamine like people with parkinsons.
Thank you paderla Anitha for responding. Unfortunately my doctor didn't take me seriously. She refused me a sleeping pill and said I needed to stay on the mirapex and take benadryl. Which I already do. I'm not sure what to do at this point. She also said my heart rate is too high and I have to see a cardiologist before she will treat me any further. This is getting expensive and frustrating.
is this a benza drug? I read that benza medications can disrupt sleep architecture and lower stage 3/4 sleep. I am getting 0% stage 3/4 on my sleep studies
Hello and hope you are doing well.
Insomnia or sleeplessness is one of the side effects of mirapex. Discuss your symptoms with your consulting doctor he may change the dose or the medications.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.