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Ropinirole is used in the treatment of restless legs syndrome and Parkinson's disease; however, it may cause drowsiness which has caused some people to fall asleep while driving - do not drive if... View more

Prescribed for Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Parkinson's Disease. Requip may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist (mimics the effects of the neurotransmitter dopamine) that may be used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. It may cause spontaneous... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: syncope, dizziness, drowsiness, dyskinesia, fatigue, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, viral infection, decreased blood pressure, decreased pulse, increased pulse.

See the full ropinirole side effects document.

Common side effects include: syncope, dizziness, drowsiness, dyskinesia, fatigue, nausea, viral infection.

See the full Requip side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, visual hallucination, constipation, insomnia.

See the full pramipexole side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 each
Dosage 2 mg
Per Unit* $0.78 - $1.44
Cost* $23.54 - $43.07

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Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $3.74
Cost* $112.25

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Quantity 30 each
Dosage 0.125 mg
Per Unit* $1.58
Cost* $47.30

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names
Requip, ReQuip Follow on Pack, Requip Starter Kit, ReQuip Starter Pack, Requip XL Other ropinirole brands include: ReQuip Follow on Pack, Requip Starter Kit, ReQuip Starter Pack, Requip XL Mirapex, Mirapex ER

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

6 hours

6 hours

8.9 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

Drug Interactions

A total of 279 drugs are known to interact with ropinirole:

  • 3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 273 moderate drug interactions (1240 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 279 drugs are known to interact with Requip:

  • 3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 273 moderate drug interactions (1240 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (10 brand and generic names)

A total of 230 drugs are known to interact with pramipexole:

  • 3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 218 moderate drug interactions (983 brand and generic names)
  • 9 minor drug interactions (69 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of rOPINIRole such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of rOPINIRole such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of pramipexole such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

September 19, 1997

September 19, 1997

July 01, 1997

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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