You should notify your doctor in such a case as dosage adjustments to your anti-Parkinson’s medications may be necessary
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Ropinirole is in a class of medications called dopamine agonists
Ropinirole, sold under the brand name Requip among others, is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS)
The recommended starting dose of REQUIP for Parkinson’s disease is 0
A dose of 2 mg or less would suffice, and it is a good practice to start on a low dose
5 mg once daily(day 3 to 7) and 1 mg once Like all medicines, ropinirole can cause side effects
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, unusual sweating, headache, and dry mouth may occur
Ropinirole is used alone or with other medicines to treat Parkinson's disease
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
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Ropinirole has been confused with risperidone; care must be taken to ensure the correct drug is prescribed and dispensed
Patients were titrated based on clinical response and tolerability
Confusion 2 months later, dyskinesia occurred in tongue/jaw, drooling returned
Some severe mental problems such as confusion and hallucinations can also happen early
To minimize likelihood of side effects, all Requip users should strive to take a minimal effective dose or lowest amount of the drug to alleviate symptoms
Ropinirole is a medication that comes in a tablet form
REQUIP can be taken with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12
25 mg 3 times daily
When used for PD symptoms, a low starting dose should be used and the dose titrated slowly
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5 mg/day administered in equally divided doses three times per day with or without concomitant levodopa (approximately 800 mg/day)