Ropinirole, sold under the brand name Requip among others, is a medication used to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS).[3] It is taken by mouth.[4]
Common side effects include sleepiness, vomiting, and dizziness.[4] Serious side effects may include pathological gambling, low blood pressure with standing and hallucinations.[3][4] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is of unclear safety.[5] It is a dopamine agonist and works by triggering dopamine D2 receptors.[4]
It was approved for medical use in the United States in 1997.[4] It is available as a generic medication.[3] In 2021, it was the 142nd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 4million prescriptions.[6][7]
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