| Package | Price | Per Pill | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
0.25mg x 60 pills | 49.99 | US $ 0.83 |  |
0.25mg x 90 pills | 64.99 | US $ 0.72 | |
| Package | Price | Per Pill | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5mg x 30 pills | 34.99 | US $ 1.17 | |
0.5mg x 60 pills | 64.99 | US $ 1.08 | |
0.5mg x 90 pills | 89.99 | US $ 1.00 | |
| Package | Price | Per Pill | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
1mg x 30 pills | 64.99 | US $ 2.17 | |
1mg x 60 pills | 119.99 | US $ 2.00 | |
1mg x 90 pills | 159.99 | US $ 1.78 | |
| Package | Price | Per Pill | Order |
|---|---|---|---|
2mg x 30 pills | 99.99 | US $ 3.33 | |
2mg x 60 pills | 169.99 | US $ 2.83 | |
2mg x 90 pills | 209.99 | US $ 2.33 | |
Requip FAQ
What is the brand and the generic name for this drug?
Requip - brand; Ropinirole - generic
What is Requip (Ropinirole) used for?
This medication is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It helps replace the brain chemical called dopamine, which is low in Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome).
How should I taken Requip (Ropinirole)?
Take this medication as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Stopping this drug suddenly may cause you to experience unwanted side effects. Dosing is based on your condition and this drug's side effects. It may take a few weeks for this medication to take effect.
What are the Drug Class and Mechanism for Requip (Ropinirole)?
Requip helps relieve the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Caused by a deficit of dopamine (one of the brain's chief chemical messengers), this disorder is marked by progressive muscle stiffness, tremor, and fatigue. Requip works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain, thus promoting better, easier movement.
What happens if I miss a dose of Requip (Ropinirole)?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the doses.
How should I store Requip (Ropinirole)?
Store at controlled room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
What are the Warnings/Precautions for Requip (Ropinirole)?
Tell your doctor if you have a history of: heart disease or heart arrhythmias (abnormal rhythms), hallucinations, mental confusion, difficulty walking, any allergies, kidney problems, liver disease, low blood pressure. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Use caution when performing tasks requiring mental alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcohol use because it may intensify the drowsiness and dizziness effects of this drug. This drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Which are the possible Side Effects of Requip (Ropinirole)?
Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, constipation, unusual weakness, stomach upset and pain, headache or dry mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute. Report promptly: hallucinations, difficulty moving or walking, difficulty breathing. Unlikely but report promptly: confusion, restlessness, leg or foot swelling, fainting, twitching, chest pain, unusually fast or slow heartbeat. Very unlikely but report promptly: muscle pain, vision problems, fever, severe muscle stiffness, sudden irresistible urge to sleep. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
More Information
Do not share this medication with others.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
