Requip, also known as ropinirole, is a medication used to treat restless leg syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by altered sensations and frequent movements of your legs due to discomfort, according to the Mayo Clinic. Requip is available as a tablet and should be taken as your doctor prescribes. If you are taking Requip, it is important to know of its side effects.
Serious Side Effects
Requip can lead to serious side effects that warrant immediate medical attention. These side effects include tremors, fainting, chest tightness and trouble breathing. You may also experience hallucinations (hearing and seeing things that aren't present), confusion, stiff muscles, tachycardia (fast heartbeats) or an arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats).
Common Side Effects
The Mayo Clinic states that Requip may commonly cause drowsiness, leg swelling, fatigue, nausea and dizziness. Users may also experience weakness, twisting and twitching of the body.
Signs of Overdose
If you take more Requip than your doctor prescribes, you may exhibit signs of an overdose. According to Drugs.com, these symptoms include nausea, vomiting, weakness, chest pain and hallucinations. Agitation, weakness and fainting are also signs of an overdose of Requip.
Falling Asleep
According to Drugs.com, Requip may cause you to fall asleep at inappropriate moments. For example, you may fall asleep when you talking, eating or driving. Call your doctor if you experience these symptoms.
Rare Side Effects
The Mayo Clinic states that rare side effects of Requip include anxiety, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), fever, headache and joint pain. Users may also experience urinary incontinence, sneezing, trouble swallowing, muscle pain, fever and a runny nose.
Urges
Requip may cause you to experience unusual urges, according to Drugs.com. For example, you may have the urge to gamble or engage in frequent sexual intercourse. You should talk to your doctor if you experience such unusual urges.
Allergic Reaction
You may be allergic to Requip's ingredients. According to Drugs.com, signs of an allergic reaction include trouble breathing, hives and swelling of the throat, face and lips. Seek immediate medical help if you experience these reactions.
