Getting Started on REQUIP – A Parkinson’s Disease Medication

	Your healthcare provider has determined that REQUIP may be the right treatment for you. Studies have shown REQUIP to be effective in the management of the early stages of Parkinson's disease as well as in advanced stages as additional therapy to L-dopa.
People with Parkinson's disease produce less dopamine than their bodies need to maintain normal movement. REQUIP belongs to a class of drugs known as dopamine agonists, which stimulate the same brain centers as dopamine does, helping to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Dosing Information for REQUIP Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for taking REQUIP. Work with your healthcare provider to find the right dose of REQUIP for you. You will start with a low dose of REQUIP and gradually increase your dose over time to meet your individual needs, according to your healthcare provider's instructions. If you miss a dose of REQUIP, don't double your next dose. You can take REQUIP with or without food. Taking REQUIP with food may decrease the chances of feeling nauseated.
Work with Your Healthcare Provider Your healthcare provider will work closely with you to help you treat your symptoms, which may help you maintain your activities of daily living. Talk regularly with your healthcare provider about your symptoms and treatment. Remember, successful treatment takes time and patience.

*The sample kit for REQUIP provides dosing up to 9 mg/day. After week 8, if necessary, the total daily dose may be increased up to a maximum of 24 mg.