help mrbubbles with his grandma

[Mr.bubbles]

ok well my grandma is very sensitive to medicine...she takes .25 mg xanax norvasac.. and some other pills and they mess with her as it is..


they gave her these pills to Try out they are called Requip they are for restless leg syndrome..
(ropinirole) is what they are called

im wanting to know if these will effect her she is a diabetic and has high blood pressure.. i just want to know from other people who know thier pills if it is worth it.. she is 83 but is in wonderful shape..just list some side effect you found that are more major i found some but i wanna make sure because these pills can help her but i dont want to risk her being in hell the niext few days..

thank for your help

[MrBubbles]

sorry bubs bro, can't say ive ever heard of requip, but its comendable that your actually looking into it for her, and not like stealing her pills and so on. i mean, im happy there wasnt something like "p.s. will there be any side effects for me if i take them"

[lasoaaro]

try www.medbroadcast.com they seem to have a lot of information on pretty much anything medical, including a drug search.

[DierWolf]

Who gave them to her..... If it was a doctor im sure he knows her condition and what she has and would not prescribe something that would bring up her blood pressure and screw with her diabeties.. but hey thats just the doctors down here, dunno how it is in the USA.

[Mr.bubbles]

well she is just sensitive to her medicine..

i wouldnt steal medicine that would help her.. i mean im not saying i dont take a xanie every now and then but i have my own hook ups..thanks mrbubs

[glass_girl420]

Sorry Mr.Bubbles I can't help ya out but I would like you to know your awesome guy!

[thedutchmaster5]

the doctor isnt gonna give your grandma some stuff that would fuck up her diabetes.

[cannabiscool]

this remids me of "Requiem For A Dream" where the old lady goes crazy because of prescription pills. its so sad.

[Mr.bubbles]

well thank you..i care for my grandma very much..she been through hell and back..i can ssay she is one of the only people i look up too..she is my hero..thats how much i can say i love her..im not gunna let her take this shit

[KeepSmokinReefa]

Before taking ropinirole,

* tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ropinirole or any other drugs.
* tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetophenazine (Tindal), amantadine (Symadine, Symmetrel), bromocriptine (Parlodel), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), chlorprothixene (Taractan), cimetidine (Tagamet, Tagamet HB), ciprofloxacin (Cipro), diltiazem (Cardiazem), enoxacin (Penetrex), erythromycin, estrogen (birth control pills or estrogen tablets or patches), fluphenazine (Prolixin), fluvoxamine (Fluvox), haloperidol (Haldol), levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar, and Sinemet), medications for anxiety, medications that cause drowsiness, mesoridazine (Serentil), methdilazine (Tacaryl), metoclopramide (Reglan), mexiletine (Mexitil), norfloxacin (Noroxin), pergolide (Permax), perphenazine (Trilafon), pramipexole (Mirapex), prochlorperazine (Compazine), promazine (Sparine), promethazine (Phenergan), selegiline (Eldepryl), sleeping pills, tacrine (Cognex), thioridazine (Mellaril), triflupromazine (Vesprin), trifluoperazine (Stelazine), trimeprazine (Temaril), thiothixene (Navane), and vitamins.
* tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, liver, or kidney disease.
* tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ropinirole, call your doctor immediately.
* you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or may make you fall asleep during activities of daily living. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how ropinirole will affect you. This is especially important during the first 3-5 days of therapy and whenever your dose is increased.
* remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
* you should know that this drug may decrease your blood pressure. You should not move rapidly after sitting or lying down. This is especially important during the first 3-5 days of therapy and whenever your dose is increased.

Although side effects from ropinirole are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

* involuntary movements
* dizziness
* drowsiness
* excessive tiredness
* headache
* upset stomach
* heartburn
* vomiting
* constipation
* frequent urination
* dry mouth
* decreased sexual ability

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

* hallucinations
* fainting
* high temperature, rigid muscles, confusion
* increased sweating
* irregular heartbeat
* chest pain
* swelling of the feet, ankles, or lower legs
* cold or flu-like symptoms
* changes in vision
* falling asleep while eating, having a conversation, or in the middle of another activity

[Mr.bubbles]

thanks ksr..appreciate it

[KeepSmokinReefa]

Originally Posted by Mr.bubbles

thanks ksr..appreciate it

No problem bro.

[Mr.bubbles]

:d

[Smoken Souljah]

those sound intense.

[cheebaa]

Hey Bubbles,



I found a website that has everything about Requip it's http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/ropinirole_ad.htm


Heres the side effects- it's a very long list- I apologize but read through it- it should have something your looking for:


Events are further classified within body system categories and enumerated in order of decreasing frequency using the following definitions: frequent adverse events are defined as those occurring in at least 1/100 patients and infrequent adverse events are those occurring in 1/100 to 1/1,000 patients and rare events are those occurring in fewer than 1/1,000 patients.




Body as a Whole: Infrequent: Cellulitis, peripheral edema, fever, influenza-like symptoms, enlarged abdomen, precordial chest pain, and generalized edema. Rare: Ascites.



Cardiovascular: Infrequent: Cardiac failure, bradycardia, tachycardia, supraventricular tachycardia, angina pectoris, bundle branch block, cardiac arrest, cardiomegaly, aneurysm, mitral insufficiency. Rare: Ventricular tachycardia.




Central/Peripheral Nervous System: Frequent: Neuralgia. Infrequent: Involuntary muscle contractions, hypertonia, dysphonia, abnormal coordination, extrapyramidal disorder, migraine, choreoathetosis, coma, stupor, aphasia, convulsions, hypotonia, peripheral neuropathy, paralysis. Rare: Grand mal convulsions, hemiparesis, hemiplegia.




Endocrine: Infrequent: Hypothyroidism, gynecomastia, hyperthyroidism. Rare: Goiter, SIADH.




Gastrointestinal: Infrequent: Increased hepatic enzymes, bilirubinemia, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis colitis, dysphagia, periodontitis, fecal incontinence, gastroesophageal reflux, hemorrhoids, toothache, eructation, gastritis, esophagitis, hiccups, diverticulitis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, melena, duodenitis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, glossitis, rectal hemorrhage, pancreatitis, stomatitis and ulcerative stomatitis, tongue edema. Rare: Biliary pain, hemorrhagic gastritis, hematemesis, salivary duct obstruction.




Hematologic: Infrequent: Purpura, thrombocytopenia, hematoma, Vitamin B12 deficiency, hypochromic anemia, eosinophilia, leukocytosis, leukopenia, lymphocytosis, lymphopenia, lymphedema.




Metabolic/Nutritional: Frequent: Increased BUN. Infrequent: Hypoglycemia, increased alkaline phosphatase, increased LDH, weight increase, hyperphosphatemia, hyperuricemia, diabetes mellitus, glycosuria, hypokalemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperkalemia, acidosis, hyponatremia, thirst, increased CPK, dehydration. Rare: Hypochloremia.




Musculoskeletal: Infrequent: Aggravated arthritis, tendonitis, osteoporosis, bursitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, muscle weakness, skeletal pain, torticollis. Rare: Dupuytren’s contracture requiring surgery.




Neoplasm: Infrequent: Malignant breast neoplasm. Rare: Bladder carcinoma, benign brain neoplasm, esophageal carcinoma, malignant laryngeal neoplasm, lipoma, rectal carcinoma, uterine neoplasm.



Psychiatric: Infrequent: Increased libido, agitation, apathy, impaired concentration, depersonalization, paranoid reaction, personality disorder, euphoria, delirium, dementia, delusion, emotional lability, decreased libido, manic reaction, somnambulism, aggressive reaction, neurosis. Rare: Suicide attempt.



Genitourinary: Infrequent: Amenorrhea, vaginal hemorrhage, penile disorder, prostatic disorder, balanoposthitis, epididymitis, perineal pain, dysuria, micturition frequency, albuminuria, nocturia, polyuria, renal calculus. Rare: Breast enlargement, mastitis, uterine hemorrhage, ejaculation disorder, Peyronie’s disease, pyelonephritis, acute renal failure, uremia.




Resistance Mechanism: Infrequent: Herpes zoster, otitis media, sepsis, abscess, herpes simplex, fungal infection, genital moniliasis.




Respiratory: Infrequent: Asthma, epistaxis, laryngitis, pleurisy, pulmonary edema.




Skin/Appendage: Infrequent: Pruritus, dermatitis, eczema, skin ulceration, alopecia, skin hypertrophy, skin discoloration, urticaria, fungal dermatitis, furunculosis, hyperkeratosis, photosensitivity reaction, psoriasis, maculopapular rash, psoriaform rash, seborrhea.




Special Senses: Infrequent: Tinnitus, earache, decreased hearing, abnormal lacrimation, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, glaucoma, abnormal accommodation, blepharospasm, eye pain, photophobia. Rare: Scotoma.




Vascular Extracardiac: Infrequent: Varicose veins, phlebitis, peripheral gangrene.




Rare: Limb embolism, pulmonary embolism, gangrene, subarachnoid hemorrhage, deep thrombophlebitis, leg thrombophlebitis, thrombosis.




Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living: Patients treated with REQUIP have reported falling asleep while engaged in activities of daily living, including operation of a motor vehicle which sometimes resulted in accidents (see bolded WARNING).





Other Adverse Events Observed During Phase 2/3 Clinical Trials for RLS: REQUIP has been administered to 911 individuals in clinical trials. During these trials, all adverse events were recorded by the clinical investigators using terminology of their own choosing. To provide a meaningful estimate of the proportion of individuals having adverse events, similar types of events were grouped into a smaller number of standardized categories using MedDRA dictionary terminology. These categories are used in the listing below. The frequencies presented represent the proportion of the 911 individuals exposed to REQUIP who experienced events of the type cited on at least one occasion while receiving REQUIP. All reported events that occurred at least twice (or once for serious or potentially serious events), except those already listed, trivial events, and terms too vague to be meaningful, are included without regard to determination of a causal relationship to REQUIP, except that events very unlikely to be drug-related have been deleted.





Events are further classified within body system categories and enumerated in order of decreasing frequency using the following definitions: frequent adverse events are defined as those occurring in at least 1/100 patients and infrequent adverse events are those occurring in 1/100 to 1/1,000 patients.




Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Infrequent: Anemia, lymphadenopathy.




Cardiac Disorders: Frequent: Palpitations. Infrequent: Acute coronary syndrome, angina pectoris, angina unstable, bradycardia, cardiac failure, cardiovascular disorder, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, sick sinus syndrome, tachycardia.




Congenital, Familial, and Genetic Disorders: Infrequent: Pigmented nevus.

Ear and Labyrinth Disorders: Infrequent: Ear pain, middle ear effusion, tinnitus.




Endocrine Disorders: Infrequent: Goiter, hypothyroidism.



Eye Disorders: Infrequent: Blepharitis, conjunctival hemorrhage, conjunctivitis, eye irritation, eye pain, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, vision blurred, visual acuity reduced, visual disturbance.



Gastrointestinal Disorders: Frequent: Abdominal pain, constipation, gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach discomfort, toothache. Infrequent: Abdominal adhesions, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, abdominal pain lower, duodenal ulcer, dysphagia, eructation, flatulence, gastric disorder, gastric hemorrhage, gastric polyps, gastric ulcer, gastritis, gastrointestinal pain, hematemesis, hemorrhoids, hiatus hernia, intestinal obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome, loose stools, mouth ulceration, pancreatitis acute, peptic ulcer, rectal hemorrhage, reflux esophagitis.



General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: Frequent: Asthenia, chest pain, influenza-like illness, rigors. Infrequent: Chest discomfort, feeling cold, feeling hot, hunger, lethargy, malaise, edema, pain, pyrexia.




Hepatobiliary Disorders: Infrequent: Cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, ischemic hepatitis.



Immune System Disorders: Infrequent: Hypersensitivity.




Infections and Infestations: Frequent: Bronchitis, gastroenteritis, gastroenteritis viral, lower respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, tooth abscess, urinary tract infection. Infrequent: Appendicitis, bacterial infection, bladder infection, bronchitis acute, candidiasis, cellulitis, cystitis, diarrhea infectious, diverticulitis, ear infection, folliculitis, fungal infection, gastrointestinal infection, herpes simplex, infected cyst, laryngitis, localized infection, mastitis, otitis externa, otitis media, pharyngitis, pneumonia, postoperative infection, respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis, tooth infection, vaginal candidiasis, vaginal infection, vaginal mycosis, viral infection, viral upper respiratory tract infection, wound infection.




Injury, Poisoning, and Procedural Complications: Infrequent: Concussion, lower limb fracture, post procedural hemorrhage, road traffic accident.




Investigations: Infrequent: Blood cholesterol increased, blood iron decreased, blood pressure increased, blood urine present, hemoglobin decreased, heart rate increased, protein urine present, weight decreased, weight increased.




Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: Infrequent: Anorexia, decreased appetite, diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent, fluid retention, gout, hypercholesterolemia.



Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders: Frequent: Muscle spasms, musculoskeletal stiffness, myalgia, neck pain, osteoarthritis, tendonitis. Infrequent: Arthritis, aseptic necrosis bone, bone pain, bone spur, bursitis, groin pain, intervertebral disc degeneration, intervertebral disc protrusion, joint stiffness, joint swelling, localized osteoarthritis, monoarthritis, muscle contracture, muscle tightness, muscle twitching, osteoporosis, rotator cuff syndrome, sacroiliitis, synovitis.




Neoplasms Benign, Malignant, and Unspecified: Infrequent: Anaplastic thyroid cancer, angiomyolipoma, basal cell carcinoma, breast cancer, gastric cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, malignant melanoma, prostate cancer, skin papilloma, squamous cell carcinoma, uterine leiomyoma.




Nervous System Disorders: Frequent: Hypoesthesia, migraine. Infrequent: Amnesia, aphasia, ataxia, balance disorder, benign intracranial hypertension, burning sensation, carpal tunnel syndrome, disturbance in attention, dizziness postural, dysgeusia, dyskinesia, head discomfort, hyperesthesia, hypersomnia, lethargy, loss of consciousness, memory impairment, migraine with aura, migraine without aura, neuralgia, sciatica, sedation, sinus headache, sleep apnea syndrome, syncope vasovagal, tension headache, transient ischemic attack, tremor.




Psychiatric Disorders: Frequent: Anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep disorder. Infrequent: Abnormal dreams, agitation, bruxism, confusional state, depressed mood, disorientation, early morning awakening, libido decreased, loss of libido, mood swings, nervousness, nightmare, panic attack, stress symptoms, tension.




Renal and Urinary Disorders: Infrequent: Dysuria, hematuria, hypertonic bladder, micturition disorder, nephrolithiasis, nocturia, pollakiuria, proteinuria, urinary retention.


Reproductive System and Breast Disorders: Frequent: Erectile dysfunction.




Infrequent: Breast cyst, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, pelvic peritoneal adhesions, postmenopausal hemorrhage, premenstrual syndrome, prostatitis.


Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: Frequent: Asthma, pharyngolaryngeal pain. Infrequent: Dry throat, dyspnea, epistaxis, hemoptysis, hoarseness, interstitial lung disease, nasal mucosal disorder, nasal polyps, respiratory tract congestion, rhinorrhea, sinus congestion, sneezing, wheezing, yawning.




Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Frequent: Night sweats, rash. Infrequent: Acne, actinic keratosis, alopecia, cold sweat, dermatitis, dermatitis allergic, dermatitis contact, eczema, exanthem, face edema, photosensitivity reaction, pruritus, psoriasis, rash pruritic, skin lesion, urticaria.




Vascular Disorders: Frequent: Hot flush, hypertension, hypotension. Infrequent: Atherosclerosis, circulatory collapse, flushing, hematoma, thrombosis, varicose vein.