Is REQUIP XL
Right for You?
REQUIP XL offers improved symptom control for both early and advanced stage Parkinson’s disease.
Only your doctor can help you decide if REQUIP XL is right for you. Parkinson’s disease and its symptoms vary from person to person, which means treatments vary as well. A more convenient dosing schedule could be a welcome change for many people.
If you’re currently taking immediate-release ropinirole, switching to REQUIP XL offers a number of important advantages:
It’s the only oral, once-a-day dopamine agonist medicine for
Parkinson’s disease.
It’s easy to take and offers simple, once-daily dosing.
REQUIP XL may be taken alone or in combination with L-dopa.
Talk to your doctor to determine if once-a-day REQUIP XL is the right choice for you.
Learn more about REQUIP XL
Fast Facts About Switching to REQUIP XL
Getting Started on REQUIP XL
The “Wearing-Off” Effect
Questions and Answers
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.