REQUIP

Drug Name: REQUIP

REQUIP DESCRIPTION:
ROPINIROLE - ORAL (row-PIN-uh-roll)

COMMON REQUIP BRAND NAME(S):
Requip

REQUIP SIDE EFFECTS:
Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, constipation, unusual weakness, stomach upset and pain, headache or dry mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Report promptly any hallucinations, difficulty moving, walking or breathing. Unlikely but report promptly any confusion, restlessness, fainting, leg or foot swelling, twitching, chest pain, or an unusually fast/slow heartbeat. Very unlikely but report promptly any muscle pain, vision problems, fever, severe muscle stiffness, or a sudden irresistable urge to sleep. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE REQUIP:
REQUIP: Take REQUIP as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking REQUIP without your doctor's approval. Stopping REQUIP suddenly may cause you to experience unwanted side effects. Dosing is based on your condition and REQUIP's side effects. It may take a few weeks for REQUIP to take effect.

REQUIP USES:
REQUIP is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps replace the brain chemical called dopamine, which is low in Parkinson's disease.

REQUIP PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have pre-existing heart disease or a history of heart arrhythmias (abnormal rhythms), hallucinations, mental confusion, difficulty walking, allergies, kidney or liver disease or low blood pressure. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Use caution when performing tasks requiring mental alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol use because it may intensify the drowsiness and dizziness effects of REQUIP. REQUIP should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if REQUIP is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

REQUIP DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including metoclopramide, medication for psychosis, anxiety or depression, other drugs used for Parkinson's, cimetidine, sleep medication, certain muscle relaxants, tranquilizers, narcotic pain relievers, anti-seizure drugs, certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) or ciprofloxacin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

REQUIP OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, and facial muscle spasms.

REQUIP NOTES:
Do not share REQUIP with others.

MISSED REQUIP DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the doses.

REQUIP STORAGE:
Store at controlled room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.