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Restless Legs Syndrome

Risks

Risks

Female gender: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is up to twice as common in women than in men
Pregnancy
Family members with RLS
Iron deficiency
End-stage kidney disease
Peripheral neuropathy
Use of some medications, such as:
- Antidepressants
- Sedating antihistamines
- Centrally active dopamine-receptor antagonists such as some anti-nausea drugs

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