Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) has become a popular disease in recent months. This is probably due to a TV commercial for a drug that claims to treat it in a miraculous fashion. You've probably seen this ad, which gives the impression that RLS is a common condition, readily cured by a drug which doesn't have any really serious side effects - just ask your doctor.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) has become a popular disease in recent months. This is probably due to a TV commercial for a drug that claims to treat it in a miraculous fashion. You've probably seen this ad, which gives the impression that RLS is a common condition, readily cured by a drug which doesn't have any really serious side effects - just ask your doctor.

Fortunately, Consumer Reports has decided to look at the claims in the commercial a little more closely (something the FDA might be persuaded to do if it had more funding). You can see the short video that results. The TV commercial for Requip® is taken apart, item by item. Enjoy!

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