Ropinirole (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Confusion
2. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
3. drowsiness
4. falling
5. nausea
6. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there (hallucinations)
7. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
8. swelling of the legs
9. twisting, twitching, or other unusual body movements
10. unusual tiredness or weakness
11. worsening of parkinsonism

Less common

1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
2. blood in the urine
3. blurred vision
4. burning, pain, or difficulty in urinating
5. chest pain or tightness
6. chills
7. cold sweats
8. cough
9. double vision or other eye or vision problems
10. fainting
11. fear or nervousness
12. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
13. high or low blood pressure
14. irregular or pounding heartbeat
15. loss of memory
16. mental depression
17. pain in the arms or legs
18. pounding in the ears
19. rapid weight gain
20. sensation of spinning
21. slow or fast heartbeat
22. sore throat
23. stomach pain
24. sweating
25. tingling of the hands or feet
26. tingling, numbness, or prickly feelings
27. trouble in concentrating
28. trouble breathing
29. unusual weight gain or loss
30. vomiting

Rare

1. Anxiety
2. buzzing or ringing in the ears
3. changes in vision
4. fever
5. headache
6. joint pain
7. loss of bladder control
8. muscle cramps, pain, or spasms
9. runny or stuffy nose
10. sneezing
11. trouble with swallowing
12. unusual urges

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

1. Agitation
2. chest pain
3. chills
4. cold sweats
5. confusion
6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting position
7. fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
8. grogginess
9. increase in unusual body movements, especially of the face or mouth
10. increased coughing
11. increased sweating
12. lack or loss of strength
13. nightmares
14. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
15. twitching, twisting, uncontrolled repetitive movements of tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
16. vomiting

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

1. Abnormal dreams
2. acid or sour stomach
3. back pain
4. belching
5. decrease in sexual desire or performance
6. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
7. dryness of mouth
8. flushing
9. general feeling of discomfort or illness
10. heartburn or gas
11. hot flashes
12. indigestion
13. loss of appetite
14. tremor
15. weight loss
16. yawning

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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