Role 1 mg Tablet

Role 1 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 1 mg of ropinirole in each tablet. It belongs to the anti-Parkinsonian drug class and is used to help manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and, in some patients, restless legs syndrome. Role 1 mg Tablet is taken by mouth as a tablet, and your doctor will decide whether this strength is appropriate for you.

How it works: Ropinirole works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain, helping replace some of the dopamine activity that is reduced in Parkinson’s disease. As a tablet, Role 1 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to help improve movement-related symptoms.

Role 1 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than low starting doses of ropinirole, so it is usually chosen after a doctor has assessed your symptoms and tolerance. Compared with lower strengths, the 1 mg tablet may be used for dose titration or for patients who need a stronger amount to help control symptoms without changing to multiple smaller tablets.

• Parkinson’s disease symptom control
• Restless legs syndrome
• Stiffness and slowness of movement
• Tremor and movement difficulty

• Swallow Role 1 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes; the schedule may differ for Parkinson’s disease versus restless legs syndrome.
• You may be told to take it with food to reduce nausea.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, follow your doctor’s instructions or the patient leaflet; do not double up on your own.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment or increasing the dose.

Each Role 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of ropinirole per tablet. How often it is taken depends on the reason for treatment, your response, and whether your doctor is adjusting your dose; some regimens use multiple daily doses for Parkinson’s disease, while restless legs syndrome dosing is typically once daily in the evening. The maximum daily dose depends on the condition being treated and your prescriber’s plan, so only your doctor should set the dose.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ropinirole may include:

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Sleepiness or drowsiness
• Lightheadedness when standing up
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Constipation

• Use extra caution if you are sensitive to dizziness, because Role 1 mg Tablet can cause low blood pressure when standing.
• Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this tablet affects you.
• Avoid alcohol or limit it, because it can worsen sleepiness and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver problems, or a history of mental health conditions.
• Let your prescriber know if you have a history of impulse-control problems, such as gambling or overeating.
• If you are taking it for restless legs syndrome, your doctor may prefer evening dosing because symptoms often appear at night.
• Do not stop Role 1 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if you have Parkinson’s disease.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness
• Antipsychotic medicines that block dopamine
• Metoclopramide and similar anti-nausea drugs
• Blood pressure medicines that may increase dizziness
• Estrogen-containing medicines can affect ropinirole levels

Store Role 1 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.