Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some people taking ropinirole have fallen asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. Tell your doctor if you have any problems with daytime sleepiness or drowsiness.
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
extreme drowsiness, falling asleep suddenly (even after feeling alert);
worsening or no improvement in your symptoms;
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
unusual changes in mood or behavior;
tremors, twitching uncontrollable muscle movements; or
hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real).
Side effects such as confusion or hallucinations may be more likely in older adults.
Common side effects may include:
drowsiness, dizziness, weakness;
headache, confusion, hallucinations;
increased blood pressure (severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears, nosebleed, irregular heartbeats);
nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation;
flu symptoms (fever, chills, body aches);
sudden muscle movements;
increased sweating; or
swelling in your legs or feet.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Ropinirole side effects (more detail)
