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Total Ropinirole reports: 42.
Ropinirole FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 2    Reported hospitalizations: 26.
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FDA Reported Ropinirole Side Effects: dizziness, confusional state, palpitations, vertigo, transient ischaemic attack, muscular weakness, hypotension, hypoaesthesia, drop attacks, coordination abnormal, dyspnoea.
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Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5210704-9
Physician from NORWAY reported ROPINIROLE problem on Jan 09, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrioventricular block second degree, dizziness, dyspnoea, sinus bradycardia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5232540-X
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Jan 29, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, prophylaxis, depression and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cholelithiasis, chromaturia, hepatitis, pyrexia. ROPINIROLE dosage: 3MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, SEROQUEL, NAPROXEN, OXAZEPAM, PAROXETINE, LEVODOPA BENSERAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5257474-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ROPINIROLE problem on Aug 14, 2006. Male patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: insomnia. ROPINIROLE dosage: .25MG AS REQUIRED. During the same period patient was treated with DIAZEPAM, CYCLOBENZAPRINE, FLUOXETINE. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5259943-1
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness, drop attacks, hypoaesthesia, hypotension, muscular weakness, transient ischaemic attack, vertigo. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLENDIL, VASERETIC, GLUCONORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5266045-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ROPINIROLE problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: muscle spasms, oedema peripheral. ROPINIROLE dosage: 5MG PO DAILY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5273989-9
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness, drop attacks, hypoaesthesia, hypotension, muscular weakness, transient ischaemic attack, vertigo. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLENDIL, VASERETIC, GLUCONORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5300593-6
Physician from GERMANY reported ROPINIROLE problem on Apr 11, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome, rhinitis and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion missed, abortion spontaneous. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NESIVINE SPRAY. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5305930-4
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Apr 17, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute myocardial infarction, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, renal failure acute, rhabdomyolysis. ROPINIROLE dosage: 1.25MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BENDROFLUAZIDE, TOLTERODINE. Patient died on 03/16/2007.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5307254-8
Physician from GERMANY reported ROPINIROLE problem on Apr 18, 2007. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome, rhinitis and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abortion missed, abortion spontaneous. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NESIVINE SPRAY. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5337289-0
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on May 21, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome, back pain, constipation and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, intestinal obstruction. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMOXICILLIN, FYBOGEL, PREDNISOLONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5358904-1
Physician from ITALY reported ROPINIROLE problem on June 06, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness, drop attacks, hypoaesthesia, hypotension, muscular weakness, transient ischaemic attack, vertigo. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLENDIL, VASERETIC, GLUCONORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5044501-4
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 29, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 179.7 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome, barrett's oesophagus and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, respiratory arrest. ROPINIROLE dosage: 1MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, DIPYRIDAMOLE, LANSOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5058142-6
Physician from GERMANY reported ROPINIROLE problem on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradycardia, syncope. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5071484-3
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 12, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: syncope. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5072642-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ROPINIROLE problem on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carotid endarterectomy. ROPINIROLE dosage: 2MG PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5088762-4
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: palpitations, sinus bradycardia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5088821-6
Physician from NORWAY reported ROPINIROLE problem on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: palpitations. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5103886-0
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from NETHERLANDS on Sept 04, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, prophylaxis, depression and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatitis. ROPINIROLE dosage: 3MG PER DAY. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOZOL, SEROQUEL, NAPROXEN, OXAZEPAM, PAROXETINE, LEVODOPA BENSERAZIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5107576-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ROPINIROLE problem on Sept 13, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, agitation, confusional state, dyskinesia, hyperkinesia, mental status changes. ROPINIROLE dosage: 15 MG TID. During the same period patient was treated with AMANTADINE, LEVODOPA, CARBIDOPA, COMTAN, DICLOFENAC, FOSAMAX, GABAPENTIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5108819-9
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abnormal behaviour, confusional state, disorientation, hallucination, visual, metabolic encephalopathy. ROPINIROLE dosage: 0.5 MG HS PO, 0.25 MG HS PO. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5112733-2
Physician from AUSTRALIA reported ROPINIROLE problem on Sept 13, 2006. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 173.9 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intentional overdose. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5120405-3
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: carotid artery stenosis. ROPINIROLE dosage: 2MG PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5129680-2
Physician from POLAND reported ROPINIROLE problem on Jan 31, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 209.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: faeces discoloured, gastrointestinal disorder, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemoglobin decreased. ROPINIROLE dosage: 12MG PER DAY. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5130518-8
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from NORWAY on Oct 09, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: peptic ulcer. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5132717-8
Physician from POLAND reported ROPINIROLE problem on Dec 14, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyskinesia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5151244-5
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 10, 2006. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angioneurotic oedema, dysphagia. ROPINIROLE dosage: 0.25MG QHS PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5164762-0
Physician from FRANCE reported ROPINIROLE problem on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, arrhythmia and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODOPAR, PREVISCAN, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, BISOPROLOL FUMARATE. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5194680-3
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 22, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, myalgia. ROPINIROLE dosage: 1.5 MG QHS PO. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5378766-6
Physician from POLAND reported ROPINIROLE problem on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiomegaly, confusional state, dyspnoea, left ventricular failure, palpitations, pneumonia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONCOR, GOPTEN, AMLOZEK, DIAPREL MR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5380789-8
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from POLAND on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiomegaly, confusional state, dyspnoea, left ventricular failure, palpitations, pneumonia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONCOR, GOPTEN, AMLOZEK, DIAPREL MR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5382990-6
Physician from POLAND reported ROPINIROLE problem on July 03, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiomegaly, confusional state, dyspnoea, left ventricular failure, palpitations, pneumonia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONCOR, GOPTEN, AMLOZEK, DIAPREL MR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5390096-5
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 16, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 176.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, arrhythmia and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MODOPAR, PREVISCAN, FLECAINIDE ACETATE, DETENSIEL. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5392395-X
Physician from ITALY reported ROPINIROLE problem on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness, drop attacks, hypoaesthesia, hypotension, muscular weakness, transient ischaemic attack, vertigo. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLENDIL, VASERETIC, GLUCONORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5400406-8
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 20, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lung infection. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5401366-6
Physician from ITALY reported ROPINIROLE problem on July 24, 2007. Female patient, 75 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: coordination abnormal, dizziness, drop attacks, hypoaesthesia, hypotension, muscular weakness, transient ischaemic attack, vertigo. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PLENDIL, VASERETIC, GLUCONORM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5409737-9
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Aug 01, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lung infection. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5426205-9
Physician from SOUTH AFRICA reported ROPINIROLE problem on Aug 17, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary granuloma. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5441964-7
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from POLAND on Aug 30, 2007. Male patient, 72 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease, hypertension and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cardiomegaly, confusional state, dyspnoea, left ventricular failure, palpitations, pneumonia. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CONCOR, GOPTEN, AMLOZEK, DIAPREL MR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5441970-2
Physician from FRANCE reported ROPINIROLE problem on Aug 29, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lung infection. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5447503-9
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on Sept 06, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, cough, pulmonary granuloma, tuberculosis. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5450164-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ROPINIROLE problem on Sept 05, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 218.3 lb, was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome, pain, inflammation, hypothyroidism and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: mobility decreased. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EZETIMIBE, IBUPROFEN, ISPAGHULA HUSK, LEVOTHYROXINE, ROSUVASTATIN. Patient recovered.

Ropinirole Side Effects Report #5453859-3
ROPINIROLE problem was reported by a Physician from SOUTH AFRICA on Sept 13, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 130.1 lb, was diagnosed with parkinson's disease and was treated with ROPINIROLE. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest x-ray abnormal, cough, pulmonary granuloma, tuberculosis. ROPINIROLE dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARBIDOPA AND LEVODOPA. Patient recovered.

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