In addition serving as a remedy for RLS, Requip® is also used to treat Parkinson's disease. It belongs to a group of medicines called “dopamine agonists” that imitate the effect of dopamine in the brain to control movement.

Most people who take Requip® tolerate it well. The most commonly reported side effects are nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and dizziness. Requip® may cause drowsiness severe enough to fall asleep while driving a car, performing physical tasks or using hazardous machinery. Your chances of falling asleep while performing normal activities while taking the medication are greater if you are taking other medicines that are known to induce sleep.

One may faint or feel dizzy, nauseated or sweaty when first standing up from sitting or lying down. This could occur at the start of treatment or any time the dosage is increased. Some individuals taking ropinirole have shown urges to behave in a way unusual. Examples of this are an unusual urge to gamble or increased sexual behavior.

Hallucinations have been reported in those taking Requip®. The risk is greater for people with Parkinson's Disease who are elderly, taking Requip® with L-dopa or taking higher doses of Requip® than recommended for RLS.

Symptoms of RLS, such as tingling sensations in the leg, may be similar to symptoms of other disorders. There are no specific tests to identify RLS. It is usually identified through symptoms, an individual’s medical history and a physical exam.

• Consumers with RLS will likely not experience hallucinations
• The GlaxoSmithKline website provides detailed information on precautionary measures for individuals administering this medication

• The myriad side effects and other health risks may not be justified by the benefits of Requip®
• Individuals who show symptoms of RLS may wish to inquire into Requip®’s labeling for Parkinson’s Disease

Primary Restless Legs Syndrome is a chronic condition that can worsen over time. Requip® is a prescription medication that may be beneficial to consumers who lose sleep because of their restless legs. Many individuals, however, do not tolerate prescription medications well and may wish to first try a sleep aid that is clinically proven, natural and non-addictive.

It may prove more appropriate to take a sleep aid made with Melatonin and designed with the sleep needs of healthy adults in mind. As we age, we produce less Melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep, which may make such a supplement a potentially wise decision. If we aren’t getting sufficient sleep, we may consume excessive amounts of caffeine during our busy mornings and afternoons. Both can be considered prime suspects in the case of frequent insomnia.

We believe the best option for health conscious individuals who wish to sleep soundly, dream during REM sleep and experience a refreshed feeling the next morning is a supplement that contains both Melatonin and the patented ingredient, Cysteine Milk Peptide®.