RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (AASM)

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (AASM) Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine; Medically Reviewed by Dr Roger Henderson •Essential iron studies https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/guideline-essentials-2025-american-academy-sleep-medicine-2025a10004x9?ecd=WNL_drugguide_251216_MSCPREF_neuro_etid7957108&uac=148436CN&impID=7957108 In 2025, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) published a guideline on the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).[1] This Medscape overview for general practitioners examines the AASM recommendations on diagnosis, management, and follow up of RLS and PLMD, covering clinical presentation, investigations, and pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options, with reference to other sources of information on the topic. •First-line therapies https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/guideline-essentials-2025-american-academy-sleep-medicine-2025a10004x9?ecd=WNL_drugguide_251216_MSCPREF_neuro_etid7957108&uac=148436CN&impID=7957108 •New treatment options https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/guideline-essentials-2025-american-academy-sleep-medicine-2025a10004x9?ecd=WNL_drugguide_251216_MSCPREF_neuro_etid7957108&uac=148436CN&impID=7957108