Prevalence of Current Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms Among Patients Treated with Buprenorphine/Naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder
Benjamin Wipper,
Michelle Cooke,
John Winkelman
Abstract:Objective
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) taking buprenorphine/naloxone maintenance therapy, and to assess symptom frequency, severity, and sleep disruption due to RLS.
Methods
Surveys inquired about demographic information, amount of time on maintenance treatment, previous drug use, current prescribed medications and alcohol use, and RLS symptoms. Participants were dete… Show more
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