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My mom's MSD just put started her on Requip and we are just completing
our first week on it at .25 mg 3 times a day.  We go to .5 mg 3 times a
day starting tomorrow for a week, and then on to .75 mg 3 times a day
the following week.  We go slightly higher for the next three weeks
after that.

She had already been taking Sinemet CR 25/100 6 times a day, and was
just starting to get periods of high anxiety.  Our doctor said after she
gets going at the higher level of Requip, we will be able to reduce the
amount of Sinemet, in order to compensate for the higher levels of
dopamine that she will be receiving.

I just want to know opinions and/or experiences any of you have had with
taking Requip.  The pros and cons, etc.  I know each PWP is different
with meds, but want to know the kinds of stories some of you have to
tell about this drug.

I'll be looking for responses.  Thanks.

David
care provider for Patricia (mother), 69/diag 64/symptoms @62