Requip Oral

Requip Oral Uses

Ropinirole starter kit is used to help gradually increase your dose when you begin treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS). By decreasing the urge to move your legs and decreasing uncomfortable/unpleasant feelings in the legs, ropinirole may help you sleep better. This medication is thought to work by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

This medication is also used to treat Parkinson's disease. However, the dose is usually higher and the tablets taken more often for Parkinson's than for RLS. The starter kit is not usually used for starting treatment of Parkinson's disease because it does not have the right strengths or number of tablets.

How To Use Requip Oral

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking ropinirole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth, usually once daily with or without food, 1-3 hours before bedtime or as directed by your doctor. Taking this medication with food may reduce nausea. To decrease the risk of side effects (e.g., drowsiness, low blood pressure) when you first start taking ropinirole, your doctor will slowly increase your dosage until the best dose for you is reached.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Take this medication as prescribed. You may not need the highest-dose pill in this kit, or you may need an even higher dose. Follow your doctor's advice exactly on how you should use this kit. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed.

If you stop taking this medication for several days, you may need to increase your dose slowly back to your previous dosage. Talk with your doctor about how to restart the medication.

Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. If you suddenly stop taking this drug, withdrawal reactions may occur. Such reactions can include fever, muscle stiffness and confusion. Report any such reactions to your doctor immediately. When stopping extended, regular treatment with this drug, gradually reducing the dosage as directed will help prevent withdrawal reactions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. It may take a few weeks for this medication to take effect. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen.