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Treating Restless Leg Syndrome with Pre-Gabalin and Gabapentin
2:49:54 - 3:00:54 (11:00)
Pre-Gabalin and Gabapentin are mainly used to treat Restless Leg Syndrome, a sleep disorder that causes patients to have creepy crawly feelings in their muscles leading to the need to move. In addition to treating sleep disorders, regaining confidence to sleep after suffering from insomnia can be aided by knowing there is an emergency option available like sleep medication.
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Progabalin, a drug commonly prescribed for seizure disorders and epilepsy, may have carryover effects of lowered anxiety and increased deep sleep.
2:49:54 - 2:53:15 (03:20)
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Progabalin, a drug commonly prescribed for seizure disorders and epilepsy, may have carryover effects of lowered anxiety and increased deep sleep. These effects are currently thought to be due to the drug's impact on calcium channels, although more research is needed to fully understand the mechanism.
ChapterTreating Restless Leg Syndrome with Pre-Gabalin and Gabapentin
Episode#650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Pre-gabalin and Gabapentin are primarily used to treat restless leg syndrome, a sleep disorder characterized by creepy, crawly sensations in the muscles that require movement.
2:53:15 - 2:56:12 (02:56)
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Pre-gabalin and Gabapentin are primarily used to treat restless leg syndrome, a sleep disorder characterized by creepy, crawly sensations in the muscles that require movement. These drugs can also have a lingering effect the next morning due to their long half-life.
ChapterTreating Restless Leg Syndrome with Pre-Gabalin and Gabapentin
Episode#650: Dr. Matthew Walker, All Things Sleep — How to Improve Sleep, How Sleep Ties Into Alzheimer’s Disease and Weight Gain, and How Medications (Ambien, Trazodone, etc.), Caffeine, THC/CBD, Psychedelics, Exercise, Smart Drugs, Fasting, and More Affect Sleep
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with sleep medication can produce the best benefits for people struggling with insomnia.
2:56:12 - 3:00:54 (04:42)
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Combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with sleep medication can produce the best benefits for people struggling with insomnia. It’s essential for insomnia sufferers to regain confidence in their ability to sleep, starting by avoiding bedroom triggers and undertaking cognitive behavioral therapy.