Ropinerole Side Effect

I am taking Ropinerole for periodic limb movement disorder. This is the fourth medication that I have tried. I have tried Mirapex with not much effect, Gabapentin with not much effect, Levodopa with the side effect of dyskinesia but not much effect. I was hoping that medication #4 would finally be the one! I took Ropinerole for about 4 or 5 days, when I noticed that I was swallowing every 10 - 15 seconds because of excessive salivation. This excessive salivation kept me awake all night swallowing. I take other medication that have the side effect of dry mouth, so I was surprised with this opposite effect. My question is, Is the side effect of excessive salivation one that disappears with time, or is this something that I get used to, or is it something that I have to live with?

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Hi etrozzi,

Side effects that are associated with Ropinirole can include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Heartburn or gas
Diarrhea
Constipation
Decrease in appetite
Weight loss
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Weakness
Headache
Sweating or flushing
Confusion
Difficulty remembering or concentrating
Anxiety
Uncontrolled, sudden body movements
Shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control
Decreased sensitivity (response) to touch
Frequent or urgent need to urinate
Difficulty urinating or pain when urinating
Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (in men).
Back, muscle, or joint pain
Pain, burning, numbness, or tingling in the hands or feet
Swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Dry mouth

Seeing as this medication has quite a long list of side effects, there is definitely a chance that you are experiencing an uncommon side effect. I would speak with your doctor if the problem persists.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http:/­/­www.fda.gov/­Safety/­MedWatch] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].

Information referenced from:

nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a698013.html

Please post back if you have any more questions!

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