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What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and the most common movement disorder. It is characterized by progressive loss of muscle control, which leads to trembling of the limbs and head while at rest, stiffness, slowness, and impaired balance. As symptoms worsen, it may become difficult to walk, talk, and complete simple tasks.
The progression of Parkinson's disease and the degree of impairment vary from individual to individual. Many people with Parkinson's disease live long productive lives, whereas others become disabled much more quickly. Premature death is usually due to complications such as falling-related injuries or pneumonia.
In the United States, about 1 million people are affected by Parkinson's disease and worldwide about 5 million. Most individuals who develop Parkinson's disease are 60 years of age or older. Parkinson's disease occurs in approximately 1% of i...
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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Requip (ropinirole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. It is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Requip is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include mild nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or loss of appetite, worsened RLS symptoms early in the morning, diarrhea or constipation, dry mouth, sweating, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, sleep problems (insomnia), agitation or anxiety.
The dose of Requip depends on the condition being treated and the patient's response. Requip may interact with levodopa, ciprofloxacin, fluvoxamine, metoclopramide, omeprazole, medication used to treat nausea and vomiting or mental illness, or estrogen. Tell your doctor all medications you use. During pregnancy, Requip should be used only if prescribed. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Requip may reduce breast milk production. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Withdrawal symptoms such as fever, muscle stiffness, and confusion may occur if you stop the medication suddenly or if you change doses.
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Requip Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Parkinson's Disease
REQUIP (ropinirole hcl) is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
The effectiveness of REQUIP (ropinirole hcl) was demonstrated in randomized, controlled trials in patients with early Parkinson's disease who were not receiving concomitant L-dopa therapy as well as in patients with advanced disease on concomitant L-dopa (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY: Clinical Trials).
Restless Legs Syndrome
REQUIP (ropinirole hcl) is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe p...
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What is Requip Prescribing Information?
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Requip Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- feeling like you might pass out;
- fever, stiff muscles, confusion, sweating, fast or uneven heartbeats (especially if you stop taking ropinirole or use a lower dose);
- hallucinations;
- tremors (uncontrolled shaking); or
- tight feeling in your chest, trouble breathing.
Call your d...
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