A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a study that will be presented as part of the Late-breaking Science Program at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual Meeting in Seattle, April 25 – May 2, 2009. RLS affects up to one in ten people.

Anybody who suffers from restless legs syndrome (RLS) is bothered by unpleasant sensations in the legs at night, the only remedy for which is moving. It has always been completely unclear what triggers this condition.