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Any difference between pramipexole & ropinirole?? i have rls, tried pramipexole 1 pill of .125mg in past but had severe nausea feeling for 3 days continuous.doctor suggesting requip 1mg xtended release now, can i expect same side effect with this??

Q: any difference between pramipexole & ropinirole?? i have rls, tried pramipexole 1 pill of .125mg in past but had severe nausea feeling for 3 days continuous.doctor suggesting requip 1mg xtended release now, can i expect same side effect with this??

: Highly likely to experience different side effects between the 2 choices, so it would worthwhile to try the Requip. If this also is intolerable, suggest considering gabapentin or pregabalin.

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Highly likely to experience different side effects between the 2 choices, so it would worthwhile to try the Requip. If this also is intolerable, suggest considering gabapentin or pregabalin.

Answered 5/9/2022

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A member asked:

Any difference between pramipexole & ropinirole?? i have rls, tried pramipexole 1 pill of .125mg in past but had severe nausea feeling for 3 days continuous.doctor suggesting requip 1mg xtended release now, can i expect same side effect with this??

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