Requip Depot
Requip Depot contains ropinirole, a dopamine agonist, used to treat Parkinson's disease by mimicking natural dopamine in the brain.
Form
depottabletti
Strength
4 mg
Active Ingredient
Ropinirole hydrochloride
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, start with 2 mg once daily for the first week, then your doctor may increase it to 4 mg once daily from the second week, adjusting as needed.
Method
Take one tablet whole with a glass of water, once a day at the same time; do not break, chew, or crush it.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 24 mg, as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fainting
- •Drowsiness
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Sudden sleep attacks (falling asleep without feeling sleepy first)
- •Hallucinations (seeing things that aren't there)
- •Vomiting
- •Dizziness
- •Heartburn
- •Stomach pain
- •Constipation
- •Swelling of legs, feet, or hands
RARE
- •Low blood pressure (feeling dizzy or faint when standing up quickly)
- •Extreme tiredness during the day
- •Mental health issues like serious confusion, false beliefs, or feeling overly suspicious
- •Hiccups
- •Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat)
- •Aggressive behavior
- •Uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia)
- •Spontaneous penile erection
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to ropinirole or any other ingredient, or if you have severe kidney or liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, have heart problems, serious mental health issues, or a history of unusual urges or behaviors.
- This medicine can make you feel very sleepy or fall asleep suddenly without warning; do not drive or operate machinery if this happens.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without your doctor's advice, as it can worsen Parkinson's symptoms and lead to serious health issues.
- Tell your doctor if you experience new or increased urges or behaviors like gambling, excessive shopping, or increased sexual desire.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category C
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Sedative. Common adverse effects include orthostatic hypotension, confusion, sudden episodes of deep sleep, impulse control disorders and lower limb edema.. . (updated 6.10.2025)