What is Requip/Ropinirole used for?

This medicine is used to manage Parkinson's disease.

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Requip/Ropinirole be stored?

Store Tablet between 68 to 77 degrees F. Protect from light and moisture.

General drug information:

When should Requip/Ropinirole not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine

What precautions should I follow when taking Requip/Ropinirole?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have liver or kidney disease if you have severe heart disease if you smoke if you have any other medical condition

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Requip/Ropinirole?

This medicine should be closely monitored for ortho-static hypotension and hallucinations in the early stages of therapy.

What are the side effects of Requip/Ropinirole?

Most severe:  Hallucinations; difficulty breathing; chest pain; impotence; pounding in the chest; blood in the urine.

Most common:  Nausea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; vomiting; fainting; fatigue; indigestion; viral infection; constipation; pain; increased sweating; weakness; leg swelling; lightheadedness; stomach pain; sore throat; confusion; urinary tract infection; vision problems.

Other: Earache, decreased hearing, vestibular disorder, ear disorder; deafness

How should I take Requip/Ropinirole?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may reduce nausea. This medicine may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, especially when rising or standing. If these symptoms should occur, sit or lie down and contact your health care provider. Use caution while driving or performing hazardous tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Avoid alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness (eg, sleeping pills, antihistamines). Inform your health care provider if you are pregnant, become pregnant, are planning to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medication than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.