The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Parkinson's disease:
- Nausea (60%)
- Dizziness (40%)
- Sleepiness (40%)
- Weakness (16%)
- Feeling faint (12%)
- Vomiting (12%)
- Viral infection (11%)
- Indigestion (10%)
Restless legs syndrome:
- Nausea (40%)
- Sleepiness (12%)
- Vomiting (11%)
- Dizziness (11%)
Less Common Side Effects
Parkinson's disease:
- Stomach pain
- Confusion
- Anxiety
- Sweating
- Dry mouth
Restless legs syndrome:
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Stuffy nose
- Muscle cramps
Ropinirole serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious withdrawal symptoms (neuroleptic malignant syndrome): fever, sweating, stiff muscles, confusion, not aware of your surroundings, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Impulse-control behavior: intense urges for certain behaviors (e.g., gambling, shopping, binge eating, engaging in sexual activity)
- Changes in behavior or hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there)
Source: DailyMed
The following Ropinirole side effects have also been reported
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
Confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
falling
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there (hallucinations)
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
swelling of the legs
twisting, twitching, or other unusual body movements
unusual tiredness or weakness
worsening of parkinsonism
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blood in the urine
blurred vision
burning, pain, or difficulty in urinating
chills
cold sweats
double vision or other eye or vision problems
fainting
fear or nervousness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
high or low blood pressure
irregular or pounding heartbeat
loss of memory
mental depression
pain in the arms or legs
pounding in the ears
rapid weight gain
sensation of spinning
slow or fast heartbeat
sweating
tightness in chest
tingling of the hands or feet
tingling, numbness, or prickly feelings
trouble in concentrating
troubled breathing
unusual weight gain or loss
vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation
grogginess
increase in unusual body movements, especially of the face or mouth
increased coughing
increased sweating
lack or loss of strength
nightmares
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
Abnormal dreams
acid or sour stomach
back pain
belching
decrease in sexual desire or performance
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
dryness of mouth
flushing
general feeling of discomfort or illness
indigestion
loss of appetite
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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