Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ropinirole as follows:
Other constitutional side-effects
- Ropinirole use can result in generalized bodily symptoms, such as, headache, severe night sweats, weakness, fatigue, and generalized body pains. Some of these side-effects with ropinirole intake can be self-limiting and resolve over a period of time. Report any unresolved and deteriorating side-effects with ropinirole intake to your physician or other health care personnel, to accommodate necessary changes in your plan of care.
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Ropinirole use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of stomach. Taking dose of ropinirole with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication.
- Ropinirole can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation.
