Requip Xl
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Ropinirole
Ropinirole, sold under the brand name Requip among others, is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS).[2] In PD the dose needs to be adjusted to the effect and treatment should not be suddenly stopped.[2] It is taken by mouth.[3] It is approved in the US and UK for inducing emesis (vomiting) in dogs who have ingested toxins or non-sharp foreign material. Common side effects include sleepiness, vomitin...
pink, oblong pill ## What are the marking on the tablets in question? Can you please post back and clarify? This information would enable someone to research them for you. This medication is most commonly used to treat Parkinson's symptoms, and RLS. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, and muscle stiffness.
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I have been taking it for several years. Just figured out is has been causing other health issues. Doc said stop mirpex start requip problems with requip stop after 3days. Stop everything. not sleeping panic attacks etc. should it be tapered? ## I'm assuming your doctor expect you to just replace Mirapex with Requip, which likely means a taper wasn't necessary. Did you contact them, before stopping the Requip? A taper might be required, since you've been on one of these types of medications for several years. The issues you've described can be withdrawal effects, along with headache, nausea, and diarrhea. What issues were you experiencing that made you stop the Requip so fast?
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How do you wean off of 2mg requip xl ## Hello, Gala! How are you doing? I'd suggest asking your doctor for assistance, because they can prescribe some that aren't time released, so you can cut them and slowly taper off of the medication. Why are you stopping it? You may experience some withdrawal or rebound effects, such as worsening restless legs, nausea and diarrhea.
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i have no idea as to what this pill is. found it in a vial with requip on it. ## Hi, Linda! How are you? The tablet with the GS 11F marking on it is a 6mg Requip XL tablet, is that the dosage and formulation that the prescription is for? Learn more Requip details here. It's a medication that's very commonly used to treat Parkinson's Disease and RLS.
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I've tried Horizant for two nights with awful side effects. Had to take 30mg of Oxycodone along with it to get me through the night. Am also being weaned off 5mg of Requip XL at the same time. The doc now wants me to take it at 1pm instead of 5pm and on an empty stomach because it won't absorb as well and may cut down on the side effects. Any thoughts out there? ## Taking a medication on an empty stomach, usually means it has better absorbability and you can experience more side effects. Horizant contains the active ingredient Gabapentin, it is an anticonvulsant that is also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. The normal side effects can include: nausea, irritability, increased appetite and dizziness. Some of the problems you are experiencing could be from starting this n...
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Requip XL 12 mg 24hr Extended Release Tablet by Glaxosmithkline LLC ## Markings: GS;YX7 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Green ## Package Codes: 0007-4882-13 ## Active Ingredients: Ropinirole Hydrochloride
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Requip XL 6 mg 24hr Extended Release Tablet by Glaxosmithkline LLC ## Markings: GS;11F ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0007-4883-13 ## Active Ingredients: Ropinirole Hydrochloride
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Requip XL 2 mg 24hr Extended Release Tablet by Glaxosmithkline LLC ## Markings: GS;3V2 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 0007-4885-13, 0007-4885-59 ## Active Ingredients: Ropinirole Hydrochloride
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Requip XL 2 mg 24hr Extended Release Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: GS;3V2 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Pink ## Package Codes: 54868-6093-0 ## Active Ingredients: Ropinirole Hydrochloride
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24 Hr Requip XL 4 mg Extended Release Tablet by Glaxosmithkline LLC ## Markings: GS;WXG ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Brown ## Package Codes: 0007-4887-13, 0007-4887-59 ## Active Ingredients: Ropinirole Hydrochloride
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24 Hr Requip XL 8 mg Extended Release Tablet by Glaxosmithkline LLC ## Markings: GS;5CC ## Shape: Oval ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 0007-4888-13, 0007-4888-59 ## Active Ingredients: Ropinirole Hydrochloride