Are you taking Ropinirole? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Ropinirole with certain foods and herbs? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.
Juergens TM. Adverse effects of ropinirole-treated restless leg syndrome (RLS) during smoking cessation. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008 Aug 15;4(4):371-2.
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References
1. Juergens TM. Adverse effects of ropinirole-treated restless leg syndrome (RLS) during smoking cessation. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008 Aug 15;4(4):371-2. PMID: 18763430; PMCID: PMC2542495.
2. National Library of Medicine: Ropinirole MedlinePlus Drug Information https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698013.html
Ropinirole Interactions with Food and Herbs
Tobacco: Avoid using tobacco while taking Ropinirole since it may lower plasma concentrations and the effectiveness of the drug (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceJuergens TM. Adverse effects of ropinirole-treated restless leg syndrome (RLS) during smoking cessation. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008 Aug 15;4(4):371-2.
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When and How to Take Ropinirole
- Ropinirole is available in the form of a tablet and an extended-release (long-acting) tablet to be taken orally.
- It may be taken with food to prevent stomach upset.
- When treating Parkinson's disease, the regular tablet is usually given three times a day, whereas the extended-release tablet is usually given once a day.
- When treating restless legs syndrome with Ropinirole, the regular tablet is usually given once a day, 1 to 3 hours before bedtime.
- Swallow the extended-release tablets as a whole instead of crushing, chewing or breaking them.
- Take the medication at the same time every day for better results.
- Follow the instructions as given by the doctor's prescription.
- Do not stop taking the medication without first consulting the doctor.
- Withdrawal symptoms: If taking this medication is suddenly stopped, withdrawal symptoms such as fever, muscle stiffness, sweating, confusion, pain, anxiety, depression, tiredness and difficulty falling asleep may occur (2✔ ✔Trusted Source
National Library of Medicine: Ropinirole MedlinePlus Drug Information
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References
1. Juergens TM. Adverse effects of ropinirole-treated restless leg syndrome (RLS) during smoking cessation. J Clin Sleep Med. 2008 Aug 15;4(4):371-2. PMID: 18763430; PMCID: PMC2542495.
2. National Library of Medicine: Ropinirole MedlinePlus Drug Information https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698013.html
