What is the difference between primary and secondary restless legs syndrome?
The cause of primary restless legs syndrome is unknown. Research has shown that half of the time primary restless legs syndrome can be traced to a family history. Secondary restless legs syndrome only occurs as a result of an underlying medical condition such as iron deficiency, end-stage renal disease, pregnancy, diabetes, or Parkinson’s disease. Mirapex is not indicated for the treatment of secondary RLS.
