I just started taking Ropinirile. The directions don't say not to drive, but they also say something like "if you fall asleep while driving or doing other activities, which is very rare, stop taking it and call your doctor".
If you fall asleep while driving there is a good chance you won't be able to call your doctor or anyone else, so what's up with that? Should you drive, or not? I am still working and need to get to work by driving.
Thanks, Glenda. I emailed my doctor this morning about this but she has not had a chance to reply yet. I think maybe I need to realize that there is also a chance I could have a heart attack or some other bad problem while driving, but I still drive, so if this is a rare problem, I shouldn't let it stop me either. I will let everyone know what the doctor says.
Please do not drive I got a into a car crash because I fell sleep while on ropinorole
I've been on Mirapex plus a lot of other drugs. It had a warning about not driving. Well, I ignored the warning, and twice fell asleep while driving. Two good things happened from this...I learned to heed the warnings on drugs, or at least talk to my neuro regarding them. The other thing was I found out from my neuro that for some people, the side effects can go away after your system has gotten used to it. That is what happened to me. However, for your safety, wait awhile to see what happens and never drive alone.
Good Luck
Hope you don't pick up prostitutes. No really! The side effects are prostitutes and gambling.
It gave me such a craving for pornography. It almost ended my marriage
My husband has been taking Ropinirole for a while now and he drives, no problems.