Ropitor 1mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ropinirole (1mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Indolines Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Dopamine agonists |
User Rating | 4.8 |
User Reviews | 703 |
FAQ
Ropitor 1mg Tablet Reviews
Ropitor 1mg is taken by mouth preferably before bedtime with food to avoid nausea. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to doctor as may result in harmful effects.
Some common side effects of this medicine includes headache, hallucination and confusion. Initially this medicine may cause sudden drop in the blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.
How Ropitor 1mg Tablet Works
How to Use Ropitor 1mg Tablet
Benefits of Ropitor 1mg Tablet
- In Restless leg syndrome: Restless leg syndrome is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you're sitting or lying down. Moving or walking, that is change in posture, will control the unpleasant feeling temporarily. Ropitor 1mg helps to relieve this uncomfortable urge and calms these sensations. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum relief.
- In Parkinson's disease: Ropitor 1mg helps relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in the coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.
Uses of Ropitor 1mg Tablet
- Restless leg syndrome
- Parkinson's disease
Ropitor 1mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
- Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
- Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
- You have been prescribed Ropitor 1mg to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
- Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.
- When you first start taking Ropitor 1mg, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
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