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I have been taking 1mg requip (ropinirole) since april 2014..it helped a lot at first, but is not doing much good now,,,next option to talk to my dr about?

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Rebound/augmentaion: There is a phenomenon called rebound and or augmentation of symptoms may happen with requip (ropinirole) therapy in restless leg syndrome. You may have early morning symptom or occurrence symptom early in the evening. You may need dose adjustment, talk to your doctor.

Answered 7/6/2018

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