334. Restless legs syndrome induced by risperidone in adolescent: a case report
K Saruhan · 2026
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Description
K Saruhan reports a 2026 case of restless legs linked to a psychiatric drug in a teen. A 17-year-old girl developed an urge to move her legs at rest. The symptoms began while she took risperidone.
Restless legs brings unpleasant leg feelings that ease with movement and worsen at rest. Several psychiatric drugs are known to trigger the condition. The case covers mood symptoms, sleep problems, and lab checks. Saruhan also discusses aripiprazole, a partial dopamine drug, as a possible help. Readers learn to watch for this side effect in young patients and to weigh drug switches with care.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | K Saruhan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 3 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |