SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Requip Xl

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Requip Xl

Requip Xl has 76 Side Effects total
50 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Requip Xl

Requip Xl is also known by the generic name Ropinirole

USES:
This medication is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome").

Ropinirole works by helping to restore the balance of a certain natural substance (dopamine) in the brain.

Requip Xl has 50 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Focus Thoughts - Concentration Difficulty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Chills is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Swallowing - Dysphagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Dry Eye is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Falling - Accidental Fall is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Foot Pain - Feet Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Spasm is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Bladder Control - Urinary Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Sudden Onset of Sleep is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

Critical Seriousness - White Blood Cells in Urine in Response to Infection - Pyuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Requip Xl

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Requip Xl has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Falling - Accidental Fall is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Infection caused by a Virus - Viral Infection is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

Voluntary Movement Difficulty - Dyskinesia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Requip Xl

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Requip Xl Drug-Drug Interactions

Requip Xl has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Requip Xl has interactions of serious seriousness with 3 drug(s). Requip Xl has interactions of moderate seriousness with 9 drug(s). Requip Xl has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Requip Xl has 12 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Requip Xl.

Requip Xl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Contraindication Warnings

CNS Depression - Abnormal Nervous System Function Affecting Mental Alertness is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Dyskinesia - Voluntary Movement Difficulty is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Tobacco Smoker - Tobacco Smoking is a contraindication of Requip Xl.

Requip Xl has 24 related brands and strengths:

Requip 0.25 Mg Tab

Requip 0.5 Mg Tab

Requip 1 Mg Tab

Requip 2 Mg Tab

Requip 3 Mg Tab

Requip 4 Mg Tab

Requip 5 Mg Tab

Requip Xl 12 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Requip Xl 2 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Requip Xl 4 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Requip Xl 6 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Requip Xl 8 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Ropinirole 0.25 Mg Tab

Ropinirole 0.5 Mg Tab

Ropinirole 1 Mg Tab

Ropinirole 2 Mg Tab

Ropinirole 3 Mg Tab

Ropinirole 4 Mg Tab

Ropinirole 5 Mg Tab

Ropinirole Er 12 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Ropinirole Er 2 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Ropinirole Er 4 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Ropinirole Er 6 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Ropinirole Er 8 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Requip Xl - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.