Description
Ropinirole belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinsonian agents. It is used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement by affecting the balance of a chemical in the brain called dopamine. Ropinirole may be used alone or in combination with another medication called levodopa, which is also used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It may take several weeks for ropinirole to take effect.
The recommended adult starting dose of ropinirole is 0.25 mg taken 3 times daily. The dose may be increased weekly up to a maximum of 8 mg taken 3 times daily as needed in individual circumstances.
