Methadone as a treatment option for restless leg syndrome in opioid use disorder patient

Usman Riaz

Methadone as a treatment option for restless leg syndrome in opioid use disorder patient

Usman Riaz

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

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Abstract

Methadone as a treatment option for opioid addiction has an additional beneficial effect that includes a definite role in management of Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). There are fewer reports of RLS while on Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Opioid Use Disorder patients, as Methadone could well prevent emergence of RLS symptoms among this population. The untreated RLS can affect the functionality of patients, including the prevalence of depression and anxiety.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	47-48
Number of pages	2
Journal	Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems
Volume	22
Issue number	5
State	Published - Oct 2020

Keywords

MMT (Methadone Maintenance Treatment)
OUD (Opioid Use Disorder)
RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome)

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Medicine (miscellaneous)
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Methadone as a treatment option for restless leg syndrome in opioid use disorder patient

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