Requip and Parkinson's disease

How Bad Is It To Suddenly Stop A Drug Called Requip .

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I have Parkinson’s for 8 yrs

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I was stopped Requip suddenly by a Dr from the team . I told the Dr that this should not be done. He shrugged his shoulders and said to me **See how it goes **. Leaving the clinic I knew I was doomed… read more

I Am Struggling With Managing Pain. On Azilect And Reluctant To Fill Script For Requip But Would It Help?

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Managing pain can be challenging, especially with Parkinson's disease. Here is some information from the knowledge base about Azilect and Requip that might help you:

Azilect (Rasagiline)
- Usage: Az… read more

Anyone Take Amantadine Or Requip And Is Working For Them?

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Ropinerole

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When I began having unusual movements (dyskinesua) on carb/levidopa, my doc put me on ropinerole (Requip) instead, but I don't seem to feel any better on it. But i'm on only on 1 mg three times per day. Is anybody else on this drug? Does it work for you?

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I love it on 4 mg 3 times a day

I Want To Know If Anyone Has A Problem With COMPULSIVE BEHAVIOR??? I Do With Gambling .

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I take Duopa (levodopa /carbrdopa). And Requip

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My doctor warned me that one of my medications could cause compulsive behaviors and to call him right away if it did so he could change that one drug. Thankfully, that is one side-effect I haven’t… read more

Has Any One Be Diagnosed With PSP Also Has Anyone Tried Requp For More Than 3 Moths

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PSP is sometimes referred to as a Parkinson’s Plus disease.It shares many symptoms with PD but is generally more aggressive and progresses faster.My husband was diagnosed with PD 9 years before his… read more

Requip

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Just started taking Requip. Feel nauseous and stomach hurts. Anyone experience this with Requip?

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oh my gosh I thank you but right now I would try anything to help him this is running out of him badly

What Have People Tried For "restless Legs" Husband Has Trouble Sleeping Because Legs Wake Him Up. He Takes Meds And Tries To Walk It Off.

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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) can be particularly challenging for people with Parkinson's. Here are some insights from the knowledge base:

- Medication: A lack of dopamine is thought to be behind RLS… read more

Is Anybody Taking Ropinirole?

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I was wondering how you were getting on with it.

I'm struggling with the fatigue side effect!

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That's ok. The rytary is a form of levadopa/carbodopa. 195 is a very high dosage. Sinemet er is an extended release version of levodopa/carbodopa. 200 is a high dosage.