Compare Requip vs. carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone
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Helps with movement problems.
Requip (Ropinirole) is an effective medicine for Parkinson's disease or restless leg syndrome, but there are potentially serious side effects.
Treats Parkinson's disease.
Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone) is a good choice for Parkinson's disease, especially when carbidopa/levodopa starts losing its effect.
Upsides
- In studies, Requip (Ropinirole) when taken by itself or with other medicines, was effective in lowering movement fluctuations for people with Parkinson's disease.
- Requip (Ropinirole) is sometimes preferred over other medicines that treat Parkinson's disease in older people since it causes fewer movement and mental fluctuations.
- Is effective for treating restless leg syndrome.
- Available in a short-acting and a long-acting form.
- It combines three medicines into one pill so you don't have to take so many pills daily.
- Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone) is available as a generic.
Downsides
- Requip (Ropinirole) isn't a first-choice treatment for Parkinson's disease. It can be used by itself, but it's usually used with other medicines.
- Requip (Ropinirole) can cause hallucinations in older people.
- Not the best choice if you have kidney problems. Your doctor may have to adjust your dose based on your kidney function.
- You can't suddenly stop taking Requip (Ropinirole). You'll have to slowly lower your dose, especially if you've been using it for a long time.
- You would first start by taking Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone) as two different pills, carbidopa/levodopa and entacapone, before you get switched over to Stalevo (carbidopa / levodopa / entacapone).
- It's less customizable since there are only a few fixed combinations available.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release
- Pill
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Side effects
49possible side effects
- Dyskinesia34%
- Nausea30%
- Dizziness26%
- Adverse events24%
- Somnolence20%
- Headache17%
- Falls10%
- Hallucinations10%
- Abdominal pain9%
- Confusion9%
- Upper respiratory tract infection9%
- Hallucination8%
- Increased sweating7%
- Increased drug level7%
- Vomiting7%
- Arthralgia7%
- Abdominal pain/discomfort6%
- Adverse reactions6%
- Tremor6%
- Constipation6%
- Anxiety6%
- Urinary tract infection6%
- Orthostatic hypotension5%
- Dry mouth5%
- Pain5%
- Hypokinesia5%
- Paresthesia5%
- Diarrhea5%
- Amnesia5%
- Nervousness5%
- Vertigo4%
- Edema peripheral4%
- Back pain3%
- Hypertension3%
- Syncope3%
- Paresis3%
- Arthritis3%
- Abnormal dreaming3%
- Dyspnea3%
- Fall/injury2%
- Hypotension2%
- Dysphagia2%
- Flatulence2%
- Increased saliva2%
- Weight decrease2%
- Anemia2%
- Pyuria2%
- Urinary incontinence2%
- Diplopia2%
20possible side effects
- Difficulty controlling movements25%
- Muscle spasm10%
- Changes in urine color10%
- Discolored urine10%
- Muscle rigidity9%
- Dizziness8%
- Abdominal pain8%
- Fatigue6%
- Constipation6%
- Back pain5%
- Vomiting4%
- Dry mouth3%
- Shortness of breath3%
- Bruising3%
- Increased sweating2%
- Anxiety2%
- Sleepiness2%
- Indigestion2%
- Flatulence2%
- Weakness2%
Risks and risk factors
- Impulse control problems
- Driving impairment
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that make you less alert
- Low blood pressure
- Taking blood pressure-lowering medicines
- Worsening kidney function
- Current kidney problems
- Skin cancer
- Parkinson's disease
- Hallucinations
- Age 65 years or older
- Difficulty controlling movements
- Diarrhea
- Muscle damage
- Changes in blood pressure and falls
- Stomach bleeding
- History of stomach ulcers