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Ropinirole


Generic Name: Ropinirole (row-PIN-ih-role)
Brand Name: Requip

Ropinirole is used for:

Treating Parkinson disease and restless leg syndrome (RLS).

Ropinirole is a dopamine agonist. It works by directly stimulating the dopamine receptors in the brain. It is thought that the shaking (tremors) associated with Parkinson disease is due to low levels of dopamine in the brain.

Do NOT use Ropinirole if:

  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Ropinirole

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Ropinirole :

Some medical conditions may interact with Ropinirole . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
  • if you have liver or kidney disease, severe heart disease, or a sleep disorder
  • if you smoke

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Ropinirole . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

  • Quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin) because side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and fainting, may occur
  • Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
  • Benzodiazepines (eg, diazepam) or medicines for mental or mood problems (eg, antidepressants, antipsychotics) because the risk of drowsiness may be increased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Ropinirole may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Ropinirole :

Use Ropinirole as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

  • Ropinirole comes with an additional patient leaflet. Read it carefully and reread it each time you get Ropinirole refilled.
  • Take Ropinirole with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
  • If you miss a dose of Ropinirole , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ropinirole .

Important safety information:

  • Ropinirole may cause drowsiness, falling asleep during the daytime, fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Ropinirole . Using Ropinirole alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
  • Avoid alcohol and taking other medicines that cause drowsiness (eg, sedatives, tranquilizers) while taking Ropinirole . Ropinirole will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
  • Ropinirole may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, especially when rising or standing. Alcohol, hot weather, exercise, and fever can increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness.
  • If you are taking Ropinirole for restless leg syndrome, contact your doctor if you experience new or worsening symptoms, especially in the early morning hours.
  • Ropinirole is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Ropinirole during pregnancy. It is unknown if Ropinirole is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ropinirole .

Possible side effects of Ropinirole :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Confusion; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; headache; increased sweating; indigestion; leg swelling; lightheadedness; nausea; sore throat; stomach pain; sweating; urinary tract infection; viral infection; vision problems; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; chest pain; confusion; difficulty sleeping; fainting; falling asleep during the daytime; hallucinations; impotence; nightmares; numbness or tingling of the skin; pounding in the chest; slow or irregular heartbeat; sudden irresistible urge to sleep; swelling of the arms or legs; worsening of muscle coordination.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include agitation; chest pain; difficulty moving; facial muscle spasms; low blood pressure when sitting or lying down.

Proper storage of Ropinirole :

Store Ropinirole at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Keep Ropinirole out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

  • If you have any questions about Ropinirole , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
  • Ropinirole is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Ropinirole . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006
Database Edition 06.4.1.002
Copyright © 2006 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.




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