Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Requip as follows: Requip carries the risk of causing and aggravating some underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Requip must be used with extreme caution in individuals with history of poorly controlled cardiac arrhythmias, with close watch maintained for worsening signs and symptoms of arrhythmias, such as, frequent episodes of fatigue, lightheadedness, near fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort, and/or pounding heartbeat. Avoid [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Requip as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Requip as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Requip can induce some dizziness and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually increasing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to reducing the risk for side-effects of drowsiness, dizziness, and hypotension due to the medication. Requip use can result in sleep disorders, such as, sudden somnolence, hallucinations, vivid dreams, interrupted [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Requip as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Requip intake carries the risk of sudden lowering of blood pressure, thus increasing risk for fall or accident. Episodes of hypotension, especially with sudden change in positions, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus contributing to compromised safety. Requip intake occasionally can also result in episodes of elevated blood pressure, headache, and vision changes. Requip carries the risk of altering [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Requip as follows: Behavioral side-effects Requip intake can lead to uncontrollable urges in individuals, prompting them for unusual behaviors. Requip intake can result in urges such as, uncontrollable shopping, gambling, drinking alcohol, and having sex. Other constitutional side-effects Requip 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 Requip intake can be [...]