My pulmomologist gave me ropinirole (Requip) because i have so much movement in my limbs, especially my feet, when I am sleeping and when I am awake too. I was looking up the drug and i found this side effect........
'Some people using ropinirole have developed a gambling habit. It is not known whether ropinirole actually causes this effect. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have an unusual urge to gamble while you are taking ropinirole.'
I couldnt beieve that a drug would do that...but I am still safe, no gambling problems yet.
Has anyone ever taken this drug? I cannot figure out the dosage, (thats why i quit working, i was a bookkeeper)
its 0.25MG per tablet, last week the pill bottle says to take 1/2 tablet every night,i called my Dr and he said it was written up wrong and i should take 2 tabs every night for a week.
The bottle says to take 1 tablet next week and i am not sure what to really take next week...
Anyone understand that?