Ropinirole and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 6, 2022

Ropinirole for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "It did reduce my tremors the first day. However, it made me a little nauseous. I would have to lay down because of the drowsiness. It put me in a depressed mood. I will only take it on occasion for disabling tremor episodes. Because the side effects prevent me from being active, I don't consider this treatment a success."

• The...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 24, 2015

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I wish I had better news, but I took this in low doses initially and did okay, though my RLS still plagued me. Once I titrated to 100 mg, my legs were okay, but I became violently ill. I'd vomit one hour after taking Requip. I tried going to a lower dose, but I guess I developed a sensitivity and either vomited or felt incredibly nauseated all day."

• mic...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 21, 2022

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I had an injury that caused me to be on opiates for a long time (7 years). When I came off the opiates, I found the biggest problem is not the pain, it is the RLS I now suffer from. Before he would prescribe me anything, my doctor told me to try quinine. So I did. I was never so sick in my life. When I went back to him, he finally prescribed ropinirole. At the very beginning, I had some nausea, but that passed quickly. I have, over the past 8 years, upped my dosage to 4 mg at night, but it is no longer covering me. So I end up taking a half during the day and then run out of meds too early. I'm planning on speaking to my doctor about different options now. I am afraid one day nothing will work, and then I will be in hell on earth. I do love my ropinirole though!"

• 3 d...
• May 20, 2022

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I'm a 70-year-old man in decent health. I've suffered from RLS for at least 20 years. It's miserable, and I never know when it's going to hit until I go to bed. The doctor put me on 0.25 mg of ropinirole nightly. I took the first dose, and it knocked me out. I woke up nauseous, disoriented, 'spaced out,' woozy, and on and on. I didn't dare drive. I felt this way all day. I cut the dose in half the next two nights, slept hard but woke up feeling almost as bad as with the full dose. I quit after that and trashed those pills. Not good for me! This was a week ago. Also, I hadn't smoked in twenty years and suddenly developed an intense craving for cigarettes. I don't know if that's related, but it is odd. Guess I'll try something else."

• Bob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 2, 2023

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have taken this drug for at least a decade. No other RX is as effective. However, between the time I take the pill and when I go to bed, the side effects are extraordinarily unpleasant. Within half an hour, I grow markedly depressed, and I develop severe body aches such as you might have with the onset of the flu. When I began taking it, I had nausea and something like hot flashes, but those went away over time. The other side effects persist. I wonder if it also plays a role in the less extreme depression I feel during the day. Still, I continue taking it because I have found nothing else that is effective. I would rejoice to see an alternative treatment emerge."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2009

Ropinirole for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "This medication caused me severe nausea and vomiting."

• Bub...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2018

For Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "This is the best medication I have ever been on for RLS/PLMD. It has really given my quality of life back to me. I never experienced any problems with nausea or vomiting."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2010

For Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "The medication caused nausea and vomiting. I could not continue taking it, although I tried for a few days."

• Jai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2015

Ropinirole for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder "I was given this med for RLS/PLM. This medication kept me up most of the night with a bucket to vomit into. Hummm.... Which to choose, RLS/PLM vs. severe nausea/vomiting?"