Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Repitol. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Repitol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. P...
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Repitol is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Repitol suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding.
UNSAFE
Repitol may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Repitol should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Repitol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Repitol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Repitol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Repitol is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Repitol 2mg Tablet
Introduction
Repitol is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by ...
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Uses of Repitol
Parkinson's disease
Restless leg syndrome
Side effects of Repitol
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Fainting
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Weakness
Nausea
Edema (swelling)
Abnormality of voluntary movements
Indigestion
Hallucination
Confusion
Viral infection
How to use Repitol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Repitol is to be taken with food.
How Repitol works
Repitol works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Repitol to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
When you first start taking Repitol, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeli...
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Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual ...
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Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Parkinson's disease, Restless leg syndrome
Administration
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce occurrence of nausea.
Adult Dose
Oral
As monotherapy in Parkinson's disease
Adult: Initially, 250 mcg tid, may increase by 750 mcg at wkly intervals for the first 4 wk. Subsequent i...
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Contraindication
Lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Pregnancy. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Withdrawal should be gradual. Hepatic or renal impairment. May cause daytime sleepiness o...
Inhibitors of CYP1A2 e.g. cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, fluvoxamine, isoniazid, ritonavir and zileuton may increase serum concentrations of...
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