Opiates/Narcotics
These medications are very helpful for treating RLS.
but patients can get addicted / tolerance
generally does not happen if the medications are used to just blunt the majority of the RLS symptoms,
Intermittent use and drug holidays.
Constipation, Nausea can also be a significant problem
Added aspirin and paracetamol have no effect on RLS,
Tramadol
can be very effective for treating RLS
Eg for drug holidays from narcotics
no cross tolerance has developed. aggravation of seizures in patients with a history of fits