When to start Requip XL ?
 

I am a new one diagnosed with PD. Even maybe not diagnosed but assumed by my neurologist to have early stage of PD. Tremor in left hand (from end of last year), some stiffness in face muscles and neck…
He proposed to start Requip XL 2mg daily and see what happen with symptoms. But I hesitate… My symptoms annoying but bearable… Is it better to start medication such as Requip as later as possible ? Any thoughts ? If it has started can it be dropped without negative consequences ?

Thanks, Eugene

Hi Eugene and welcome to Neuro Talk..here is the link to our PD forum..http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum34.html

Great place to make friends and get information.

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Hi Eugene, and welcome to NeuroTalk! This is such a nice place with so many caring, friendly, and helpful people.

We're so glad you found us! :Head-Spin:

I wish you all the best with your PD and medications.

Welcome to NT

I'm not sure about your question. I hope you do find a comfortable solution. I have found medicines to be of benefit, but with side effects. You just have to weigh it all out.

Look forward to see ya around the board.

Requip
 

Hi, Eugene - welcome to neurotalk! Typing is difficult since I have severe tremors in both hands. However, it is essential tremor and not PD. I take Requip [not XL] for restless legs. I find it has no side effects, and since the condition for which I take it has improved, I take it only as needed, with no effects of withdrawal whatsoever. I cannot answer your question as relates to taking Requip for PD, but wanted you to know that I perceive no side effects from it at all and that it is very effective for restless leg syndrome. Bless you in your journey to discover more about your illness and treatment. billie:)

Hi Eugene
 

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. Just let us know if we can be of any help. We are all here to assist each other as possible.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene:hug: