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holmesa
Sex: F
Data Quality: 2 stars
Parkinson's: 16 yrs
Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease On
Mouth/throat: none
Arms: mild
Chest: mild
Legs: mild
holmesa
Female, 64 years
Worcester, Worcestershire
Primary Condition
Parkinson's and 1 more ▼
Type
Parkinson's disease
First symptom
Diagnosis
Interests
Advocacy, Alternative Medicine and 3 more ▼
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holmesa's Requip XL is for:

  • Parkinson's

holmesa's side effects of Requip XL:

holmesa's Requip XL History (Ongoing)
Requip XL (ropinirole)
6 mg Daily Oct 06, 2004 - Apr 13, 2007
11 mg Daily Apr 13 - 26, 2007
10 mg Apr 26 - Jun 29, 2007
8 mg Jun 29 - Jul 19, 2007
10 mg Daily Jul 19 - Oct 01, 2007
12 mg Daily Oct 01, 2007 - Jul 29, 2009
18 mg Daily Jul 29, 2009 - Jan 01, 2010
16 mg Daily Jan 01, 2010 - Jun 23, 2012
8 mg Daily Jun 23, 2012 - Last Update
Evaluations
Date Dosage Parkinson's Disease Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 26, 2013 8 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 25, 2012 8 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Sep 23, 2012 8 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 22, 2012 16 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 10, 2011 16 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 22, 2011 16 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Sep 28, 2011 16 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 15, 2011 16 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 09, 2009 12 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Sep 23, 2012
Advice & Tips
I have titrated down from 16mg to 12mg to 8mg to 4mg BUT had to go back to 12mg due to pain, cramp, clawing etc however my binge eating has stopped & my ankles & feet are not swollen.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Sep 28, 2011
Advice & Tips
It is the mainstay PD treatment. Lowering the dose by 25% caused cramping & tremor.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 15, 2011
Advice & Tips
Difficult to titrate down - possibly due to it being slow-release
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Requip XL (Prescription Drug)

Requip® XL™ is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. It is an extended-release, once-daily tablet formulation that provides continuous delivery of ropinirole over 24 hours to provide smooth blood levels.

Learn more about Requip XL in our Requip XL Community Report.

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