Does ropinirole cause weight gain?
My doctor recently started me on ropinirole for my restless legs. Since then, I feel like my weight has slowly started increasing. I am worried if this medicine is causing it, or if it's something else.
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4 months ago
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Actually I was reading up on this recently because my uncle was prescribed these tablets. From what I found, weight changes aren't the main side effect but some people do report feeling extra hungry or having cravings. Let me know if you find anything solid, quite curious to know.
4 months ago
I can only speak from my own experience with this med, but I didn't see any major scale changes. Honestly, everyone's body reacts so differently to these neuro meds. If you are feeling extra bloated or noticing a change, just keep a weekly log of your weight to show your doctor.
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4 months ago
Haan, weight check toh dhyan se rakhna padta hai with such medicines. Mere ek colleague ko bhi thoda weight ka issue lag raha tha iske baad, but actual reason doctor hi batayenge na. Aap unse ek baar consult kar lo, better safe than sorry!
4 months ago
Please don't ignore any sudden changes in your body while on this medicine. I once ignored some weird swelling and weight changes thinking it would go away, and it became a mess later. Go ask your doctor directly instead of trying to adjust the dose or diet yourself.
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4 months ago
Honestly, I'm too tired to notice my weight right now, but these meds do make me want to raid the fridge at 2 AM sometimes. If you're gaining weight, maybe it's just the midnight munchies like me. Definitely ask your doc before you blame the pill completely though.