Ropinirole

Generic name: ropinirole (oral) [ roe-PIN-i-role ]
Brand names: Requip, Requip XL, ReQuip Follow on Pack, ReQuip Starter Pack, Repreve, Requip Starter Kit
Dosage forms: oral tablet (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg; 3 mg; 4 mg; 5 mg); oral tablet, extended release (12 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg; 6 mg; 8 mg)
Drug class:Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 17, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ropinirole?

Ropinirole has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Ropinirole is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Only immediate-release ropinirole (Requip) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release ropinirole (Requip XL) is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.

Ropinirole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use ropinirole if you are allergic to it.

To make sure ropinirole is safe for you, tell your doctor if you ha...