Ketamine treatment of restless legs syndrome
AssigneeTemple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
InventorRobert Friedman
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a method for treating symptoms associated with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The method includes administering to a warm-blooded animal in need of such treatment a dose of ketamine sufficient to alleviate symptoms associated with RLS.
Claims6
A method for treating Restless Legs Syndrome in a warm-blooded animal comprising administering to the warm-blooded animal a subanalgesic dose of ketamine insufficient to induce psychotomimetic side effects, such that motor restlessness, insomnia, and limb sensations associated with Restless Legs Syndrome are alleviated, said limb sensations being characterized by sensations of pulling, drawing, crawling, wormy, boring, tingling, pins and needles, or prickly.
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