Ropinirole Benefits & Uses

Ropinirole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Myoclonus

Ropinirole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose gradually increase 0.25 mg weekly on first 4 weeks, then 1.5 mg weekly basis, final dose given 8 mg TID
Geriatric	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose gradually increase 0.25 mg weekly on first 4 weeks, then 1.5 mg weekly basis, final dose given 8 mg TID

Ropinirole Related Warnings

Is the use of Ropinirole safe for pregnant women?

Ropinirole may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ropinirole again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Ropinirole safe during breastfeeding?

Ropinirole may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Ropinirole on the Kidneys?

Ropinirole rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ropinirole on the Liver?

Ropinirole may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ropinirole on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ropinirole on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ropinirole with Other Drugs

Ropinirole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Caffeine

Albendazole

Mild

Conjugated Estrogens

Ropinirole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ropinirole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Psychosis
Kidney Cancer
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ropinirole

Is this Ropinirole habit forming or addictive?

Ropinirole does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ropinirole. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ropinirole only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ropinirole has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Ropinirole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ropinirole

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Ropinirole to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Ropinirole

Taking Ropinirole with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe