Common side effects of Ropinirole include:

Nausea

• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Decrease in appetite
• Weight loss
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn or gas
• Dizziness
• Excessive drowsiness (such as while driving a car)
• Difficulty remembering or concentrating
• Uncontrollable, sudden body movements
• Anxiety
• Weakness
• Headache
• Sweating or flushing
• Confusion
• Uncontrollable shaking of a body part
• Decreased sensitivity to touch
• Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
• Swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Back, muscle, or joint pain
• Frequent, difficult, painful, or urgent urination
• Numbness, burning, pain, or tingling in the hands or feet
• Dry mouth

More serious side effects may occur when taking Ropinirole. These include:

• Fainting
• Chest pain
• Hallucinations
• Double vision or other changes in vision
• Changes in your heartbeat
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling (usually in the face, hands or feet)
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Rash
• Hives
• Itching

If you begin to experience these symptoms, seek medical attention right away.

This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse reactions you may experience while taking ropinirole, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.

When treating Parkinson’s disease, the typical starting dose for extended-release tablets of Ropinirole is 2 mg per day. When treating Parkinson’s disease with immediate-release tablets of Ropinirole, the starting dose is 0.25 mg three times per day.

When treating restless legs syndrome, the typical starting dose for immediate-release tablets of Ropinirole is 0.25 mg per day, which should be taken 1 to 3 hours before bedtime.

Your doctor will discuss the possibility of gradually increasing your dosage over time.

Ropinirole is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.

Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not ropinirole is right for you.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.

Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.

Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.