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I have rls and take 3mg of requip (ropinirole) daily to control it. fortunately it works pretty well. what are the risks of long term use of requip (ropinirole) ?
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Requip (ropinirole): Requip (ropinirole) is a dopaminergic agent used to treat Parkinson's Disease. It works well for RLS. It is safe for long term use.
Answered 7/18/2018
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