Opinion: I spent nearly 20 years on a drug for restless leg syndrome. It wrecked my life

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/04/restless-leg-syndrome-pramipexole-gambling-c...

Published: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

J. Aaron Sanders took a drug for restless legs syndrome for nearly 20 years. The drug caused compulsive gaming. After discovering this side effect, he faced existential questions about free will. According to him, taking the medicine ruined his life.