 |
 |
24 mg per day is max dosage. Check out http://www.sb.com -----Original Message----- From: Joe Young <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wednesday, December 17, 1997 6:46 AM Subject: Help Ropinirole (Requip) >Two weeks ago I started on Requip using the starter kit. 1st week .25 mg 3 x day > 2nd week .50 mg 3 x day > 3rd week .75 mg 3 x day >Just started on 3d week this morning. >Side effects to date: Heartbuirn 45-60 mins after taking, increased tremor >right hand and, not previously noted, right leg. >As you can see, maximum dosage 2.25 mg per day. >My problem: I have an appointment with ND on Friday. He is ultra conservative. > If recommended dosage is 2 pills per day, he starts 1 pill every other day. A >constant bone of contention. He writes the PX. Now I've been readingg postings >by Jim, Dale and others that the maintenance dose is in the realm of 12 mg per >day, 5 TIMES GREATER THAN I'M PRESENTLY TAKING. >HELP!! I need input from anyone taking Requip and, even more effective, any one >who participated in long term tests, so that I at least have some ammunition for >what I am sure will be a contest of wills. Also, did any of you have to take 2 >blood tests, 1 prior to starting and another 2 weeks later to check the effect >on the liver? >Would appreciate any and all participation. > >Joe Young (65/6) 3 - ½ of Sinemet 125/100, 1 - CR 50/200 Sinemet >[log in to unmask]