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Ropinirole - oral

(row-pin-uh-roll)

common brand names: Requip

Requip Usage: this med is used to treat Parkinson's disease. it helps replace brain chemical called dopamine, which is low in Parkinson's disease.

How to use Requip: Take it medication as prescribed. do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. do not stop taking it med without you're doctor's approval. Stopping this medication suddenly can cause you to experience unwanted side effects. Dosing is based on your condition & this drug's side effects. it may take some weeks for it med to take effect.

Requip side effects: Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, constipation, unusual weakness, stomach upset & pain, headache or dry mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Report promptly: hallucinations, difficulty moving or walking, difficulty breathing. Unlikely but report promptly: confusion, restlessness, leg or foot swelling, fainting, twitching, chest pain, unusually fast or slow heartbeat. Very unlikely but report promptly: muscle pain, vision problems, fever, severe muscle stiffness, sudden irresistible urge to sleep. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or pharmacist.

Requip Precautions: Tell you're doctor if you have history of: heart disease or heart arrhythmias (abnormal rhythms), hallucinations, mental confusion, difficulty walking, any allergies, kidney problems, liver disease, low blood pressure. To avoid dizziness & lightheadedness when rising from seated or lying position, get up slowly. Use caution when performing tasks requiring mental alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol use because this may intensify drowsiness & dizziness effects of it tablet. it pill should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your physician. it isn't known if this tablet is excreted into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Requip drug interactions: Tell youre physician about any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, including: metoclopramide, med for psychosis/anxiety/depression, other drugs used for Parkinson's, cimetidine, sleep drug, certain muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, anti-seizure meds, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), ciprofloxacin. do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Requip Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, & facial muscle spasms.

Requip special notes: do not share this medication with others.

If you missed Requip dose: If you miss dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time since following dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' doses.

Requip Storage: Store in controlled room temperature away from moisture & sunlight. do not store at bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Ropinirole