Fast Facts About
Switching to
REQUIP XL
If you’re currently taking immediate-release ropinirole, talk to your doctor about switching to REQUIP XL. Most patients can switch directly to REQUIP XL.
- FACT #1: People already taking ropinirole can switch directly to
REQUIP XL.
Your first switching dose of REQUIP XL will most closely match your total daily dose of immediate-release ropinirole. - FACT #2: Switching to REQUIP XL could reduce the amount of pills you take every day.
REQUIP XL is a once-daily medicine that delivers medicine smoothly throughout the day. Switching to REQUIP XL from immediate-release ropinirole may also help reduce your pill burden.
- FACT #3: Once-daily REQUIP XL delivers medicine smoothly over 24 hours.
REQUIP XL means fewer ups and downs in medicine levels.
Important Safety Information About REQUIP XL
Prescription REQUIP XL is not for everyone. REQUIP XL may cause you to fall asleep or feel very sleepy during normal activities such as driving; or to faint or feel dizzy, nauseated, or sweaty when you stand up. Tell your doctor if you experience these or the following problems, or if you drink alcohol or are taking other medicines that make you drowsy. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness or sleepiness, headache, and sudden uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia). Increase or decrease in blood pressure and heart rate may occur. Hallucinations may occur at any time during treatment. Also tell your doctor if you experience new or increased gambling, sexual, or other intense urges while taking REQUIP XL. REQUIP XL may increase the side effects of L-dopa. Most patients were not bothered enough to stop taking REQUIP XL.
Prescription REQUIP XL is not for everyone. REQUIP XL may cause you to fall asleep or feel very sleepy during normal activities such as driving; or to faint or feel dizzy, nauseated, or sweaty when you stand up. Tell your doctor if you experience these or the following problems, or if you drink alcohol or are taking other medicines that make you drowsy. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness or sleepiness, headache, and sudden uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia). Increase or decrease in blood pressure and heart rate may occur. Hallucinations may occur at any time during treatment. Also tell your doctor if you experience new or increased gambling, sexual, or other intense urges while taking REQUIP XL. REQUIP XL may increase the side effects of L-dopa. Most patients were not bothered enough to stop taking REQUIP XL.