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Ropinirole
How Ropinirole works
Ropinirole works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Side Effects
Headache, Dizziness, Fainting, Sleepiness, Vomiting, Weakness, Nausea, Edema, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Dyspepsia, Hallucination, Confusion, Viral infection
Usage
Ropinirole is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ropinirole a controlled substance or addictive?Ropinirole doesn't seem to have habit forming potential. It belongs to schedule H and is not controlled substance in India
Q. Is Ropinirole a mono amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)/opiate/ narcotic/ pain killer/ muscle relaxer?Ropinirole is not a mono amine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or opiate narcotic or pain killer or muscle relaxer. It has dopamine stimulant action and acts to stop urge to move limbs unnecessarily
Q. Is Ropinirole safe?Ropinirole is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can I take Requip (ropinirole) with Ambien (Zolpidem)/ tramadol/ Vicodin (hydrocodone)/ ibuprofen/ Benadryl?Using Ambien (zolpidem) or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Vicodin (acetaminophen / hydrocodone) or tramadol together with Requip (ropinirole) may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Ibuprofen when taken with Requip (ropinirole) doesn't seem to produce any interactions
Q. Does Ropinirole cause weight gain/ constipation/ dry mouth/ sleepiness/ lower pain/ get you high?Ropinirole may cause sleepiness but it doesn't cause weight gain, constipation and dry mouth. It doesn't seem to lower pain to get person high.
