Re: Side effects of Requip drug for RLS sounds like an SSRI

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I am dumbfounded that this would be marketed direct to the public. It

is a serious dopamine agonist, around for a decade and used for

Parkinson's with tons of side effects - not the least of which is

falling asleep unexpectedly, like while driving. RLS used to be this

rare and horrible condition, but with the miracle of disease mongering

it is everywhere - and treated with highly toxic drugs.

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> I swear it stuns me that this garbage would be promoted when any health

> food store would hand over a calcium/magnesium suppliment for

> the same thing.

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> Get a load of these side effects. I was watching TV and an ad came on

> for Requip. I always like to listen to the side effects of drugs.

> This really caught my attention so I looked it up. Does this drug not

> sound like it is some type of SSRI?

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> When you start taking Requip or when you increase your dose, you may

> feel dizzy, nauseated, sweaty, or faint, when first standing up from

> sitting or lying down. Therefore, do not stand up quickly after

> sitting or lying down, particularly if you have been sitting or lying

> down for a long period of time. Take a minute sitting on the edge of

> the bed or chair before you get up.

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> Some patients taking ropinirole have shown urges to behave in a way

> unusual for them. Examples of this are an unusual urge to gamble or

> increased sexual urges and/or behaviors. If you or your family

> notices that you are developing any unusual behaviors, talk to your

> doctor.

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> Hallucinations (unreal sounds, visions, or sensations) have been

> reported in patients taking Requip. These were uncommon in patients

> taking Requip for RLS. The risk is greater in patients with

> Parkinson's disease who are elderly, taking Requip with L-dopa, or

> taking higher doses of Requip than recommended for RLS.

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