Requip

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...

used for restless leg syndrome. I was also wondering if public aid would cover this cost for this medication. I would apprecitae it if you could let me know. Thank you. ## Hi there, I am not sure if the drug Requip is covered - Can you tell me what sort of public aid you are looking at? Is it Medi-cal, Medicare, or another type of policy. Regards, Mark

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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...

My father recently passed away pretty unexpectedly. Nothing was wrong with the man, except that he had beginning stage Parkinsons. He was on Requip for it since last May. It controlled his shakes, but he developed Interstitial Lung Disease from the drug. The disease is listed as a side effect, but I had to DIG for that info. No doctor told him anything about all the other things that could go wrong. WE BLAME REQUIP. And I miss my father. ## Hello, Erin! I am so very sorry about your loss. Losing a parent is always so hard, no matter what causes it. Both of mine are gone, now, and I miss them every day!!! While there are risks associated with all medications, and medical treatments, it doesn't help alleviate the anguish, when something happens to someone we love. Has his case been re...

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I have not bad problems with this pill at all. It actually has calmed my RLS. It took a few days but my RLS is under control. Mind over Matter baby. I dont Mind cuz it doesn't Matter ## I took klonopin 1 mg 2 times daily for 18 yrs. for anxiety. I came off of this 4 yrs. ago due to job loss and no insurance. I started having RLS symptoms which have become worse this last year. A neurologist prescribed Mirapex. I had extremely bad insomnia. Last week my doctor changed my scrip to Requip. The nausea, vomiting & headaches are terrible. I also get fatigued very fast. I will no longer take these 2 drugs. I have left my doctor to call me today. I want to go back on klonopin which evidently worked for me for anxiety. Plus I never knew I had RLS until I came off of it. I have read somne...

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Nausea starts about 1hr after taking the medication, which is 1 mg and lasts for about an hour, does it ever go away? ## How long have you been taking it? Side effects are usually transient and tend to go away, once your body gets used to a medication, but that may take about 4 to 6 weeks. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include stomach pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea and dry mouth.

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Hello again Requip Forum: I have asked questions before on this forum (Requip changed from 2 mg to 4 mg - and I was very sick). Well, the doc changed me to 3 mg. Not sick anymore, guess the 4 mg was just to strong for me. Anyways, it's great the 3 mg does not make me sick but good grief, I am wide awake at 2:00 a.m. because the drug has worn off. Does Requip make a controlled release by chance? I am so very frustrated - it seems I am constantly switching strengths and each strenth is short lived. Now is this something that I am just going to have to deal with. ## I am wondering about the sleep thing. I take Requip for RLS and it helps till I wake up wide awake and cant fall back to sleep, at 130am I am ready to start the day and thats not good! Other than that I think it does great!...

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Have been on requip for about 8 weeks. Started off with 2 mg and am up to 4 mg per day. The requip stops the RLS for me but makes me so sick to my stomach. Even in the mornings I wake up and feel the need to vomit. Is it going to get better? ## Sure you're not pregnant? Only kidding! Unfortunately, that is one of the number one side effects, but it really will get better. How long have you been on the 4mg? That would make a difference because it can take up to 2 months for the nausea to subside after getting to a new dose. ## Have only been on the 4 mg for about two weeks now. I noticed the 2 mg at the end of the 4th or 5th week was starting to make me sick to my stomach. Oh NO, I am not pregnant - god forbid - hahahahha. Well, this is good news that the nausea will subside after aw...

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A Neurologist perscribed Requip for me 10-7-05 along with Carbidopa I am already taking for RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) Has anyone else gone through this? ## I am taking Requip, but I keep having to increase the dosage. Did you experience this? ## i HAVE BEEN TAKING REQUIP FOR PARKINSON'S AND DEVELOPED RLS. ## bchambers, i am taking requip for RLS...and I am not seeing any results from it...I still awake in the middle of the night with pain in my legs...sometimes, I can not feel my arms or legs...it is very scary and sometimes I am very fearful of this. it is almost like paralysis...what if my house is on fire when this happens and I can not move? Maybe if you continue to take higher dose, then you should ask your doctor to try something else...hope it all work out for you. I am co...

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I started Requip 5 days ago. My Nuerologist put me on it because my body shakes and jerks and I drop things. I have SLE Lupus, Carpel Tunnel in both arms, wrists and hands. Rhumatoid Arthritis, Seronegative Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. He diagnosed with me Psoriatic Arthritis Friday. My skin started burning the second night. On a scale of 1 to 10 I am a 7-8 everyday. Does anyone elses body jerk? Did you get put on Requip for anything els besides RLS? He says it's similar but my whole body has it. chest arms legs, face and I am wondering if this will go away? ## Jerking can be a symptom of such conditions, as well as a side effect of this medication, according to FDA reports, and yes, this medication is often used to treat other conditions as deemed appropriate by your doctor. It has a...

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My husband is now taking requip for restless leg syndrome. Can you help me understand the treatment of this drug and its effects. I am concerned. ## Requip contains the active ingredient Ropinirole and it is one of the few medications approved to treat RLS. Learn more Requip details here. What are your specific concerns? I may be able to be of better assistance if I can address them for you directly.

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my husband was on requip for 2 years, for RLS, started developing adverse events but thought his body had to get used to the medication....as time went by the side effects starting taking a toll, he started having shortness breath to the point that getting up from kitchen table to take a plate on the sink was a chore, fatigue,dizzy, doctor said that he could of had asthma, he was sent for a pulmanary breathing test, when he started the test he was unable to do it....the nurse told him that it had nothing to do with his lungs, it was his heart...was sent to the to the ER right away his heart rate had gone down to 34 beats per min..normal is 60-80,,,, to make this looooonnnnng story short they asked for his meds. when they saw that he was on REQUIP it was taken away and stopped on the spo...

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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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My doc started me on horizant I took it at 5 like she said but it's now eleven and my rls is coming on strong? Can I mix with the requip???? ## Have you consulted your doctor? It may be worse, right now, if you suddenly stopped taking the Requip to switch to the Horizant. If they are combined, they can have additive effects on each other, which could cause more severe central nervous system depression and psychomotor impairment, so your doctor has to take this under careful consideration and adjust the dosages accordingly. In light of that, I wouldn't suggest combining them, without your doctor's approval. ## I have been taking Requip for at least 10 years. It did help at first, but in the last two years my RLS is getting much worse. If I sit too long or lay down too long, m...

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Can dry mouth be aside effect when you come off Requip? My Mother just came off the drug and she is constantly swallowing and complaining of dry mouth. Before this she drooled all the time. ## YES DEFFINETLY, SHE NEEDS TO LEARN TO DEAL WITH IT IF SHE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT THE MED. OFFER SIPS OF WATER THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND SUCK ON HARD CANDY. MAKE SURE TO DO GOOD ORAL CARE OFTEN ## What are the possible side effects of nexito 1mg. How do we discontinue the mediation ?. Will there be any withdrawal symptoms ? ## Yes, it is always possible to experience such an issue, when stopping a medication, other withdrawal effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. Suraj, Nexito contains Escitalopram, it is most commonly used to treat depression, and anxiety. If it is being disc...

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Please let me know if these two drugs are in the same family? ## Did you mean Flexeril? ## is the a genaric for requip ## The generic of Requip is Ropininol. It is only used for Restless Leg Syndrome. At the end of your sentence you say something like flexiaril. I thought perhaps you were referring to the brand name Flexeril, a muscle relaxer used for muscle pain, muscle spasms. Requip is strictly used for People who's legs move constantly when lying down, sitting down, especially when sleeping. They find it hard to sleep well because their legs keep on moving. Flexeril is used more for things like a back injury, very sore muscles, sprained muscles. Hope this helps. ## 4 me requip does remind me of flexiril,only thing diff. requip makes me sleepy,so i would not recomend day time tak...

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Does flexiril interact well with requip? ## There are no serious interactions listed, however, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure. The only thing that is warned about is that they can both cause CND depression and respiratory depression, so when used at the same time, you should watch for problematic signs, such as trouble breathing, slowed pulse, sedation and slowed heart rate. Do you have any other questions?

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Is it okay to take Losartan100 mg, and 50mg Atenolol? What time of day should each be taken? I also take requip. Is there any interaction with Losartin or Atenolol? ## Hello, Nancy! How are you? If your doctor has prescribed both the Atenolol and Losartan for you and are monitoring you, it should be fine. Multiple blood pressure/cardiac medications are often prescribe, if someone has high blood pressure that may put them in danger, or to get better control of a cardiac condition. Typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and increased urination. And I didn't find any interactions listed between them, but its always best to double check such information to be certain. Requip is listed as being most commonly used to treat the sym...

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My husband is now taking requip for restless leg syndrome. Can you help me understand the treatment of this drug and its effects. I am concerned. ## It contains the active ingredient Ropinirole, which has several medical uses, including being approved to treat RLS. Learn more Requip details here. what are your specific concerns? I'll be glad to answer any questions you have about it.

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I wrote on here last year asking about the effects of requip on an unborn fetus. My RLS was beyond unbearable and the higher the dosage I took the worse the symptoms got. By the time of delivery I was up to 4 mg a day and still only got 2 hours of sleep if I was lucky. I was actually more afraid of my mental health affecting my baby at that point. I recall a few people on this forum shaming me for taking this medication and the risks I was exposing my baby to. My OB shamed me and pretty much everyone using some arbitrary animal study where the dosage was about 10 times higher than a human dosage. I just wanted to report that my daughter is one year old and is absolutely perfect in every way. Not one thing was or is wrong with her. She was born a healthy 7 pounds 8 ounce with no issues. ...

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