Ropinirole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Requip
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits.
This is necessary to allow dose adjustments and to reduce any
unwanted effects.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking
with your doctor.
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the
amount you are taking before stopping completely.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded,
to be less alert than they are normally, or to have vision problems, weakness,
or problems with coordination. Make sure you know how
you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything
else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able
to think or see well.
People taking this medicine have reported falling
asleep without warning during activities of daily living, including driving
which sometimes resulted in accidents. This may happen as late as one year
after taking the medicine.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. These
symptoms are more likely to occur when you begin taking this medicine, or
when the dose is increased. Getting up slowly may help. If you should have
this problem, check with your doctor.
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
may occur in some patients. This is more common with elderly patients.
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