Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Requip as follows: Requip intake carries the risk of sudden lowering of blood pressure, thus increasing risk for fall or accident. Episodes of hypotension with Requip intake, especially during sudden change of positions, can contribute to the confusion and dizziness the medication can cause, thus contributing to compromised safety. Individuals taking Requip must practice slow change of position to prevent risk for fall and accidents. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Requip as follows: Requip 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. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Requip as follows: If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose. Notify your doctor and other health care personnel regarding your dose noncompliance. Requip carries the risk of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Requip as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Compliance with the time of medication intake can help with maintaining ideal levels of the medication in the blood, which can contribute towards desired therapeutic [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Requip as follows: Requip is extensively metabolized in the liver to some active and inactive metabolites. If liver function is deficient, the metabolism of Requip can be compromised. This can lead to increased blood levels of the medication for longer periods of time, resulting in increased risk for side-effects and consequent toxicity. So, in individuals with history of compromised liver function, Requip must be used with caution and [...]