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FDA PREGNANCY GROUP:
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ADULT DOSE:
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Parkinson"s disease, idiopathic-
Oral, initially 0.25 mg three times a day .
Based on patient response, dosage should be increased at weekly intervals .
A suggested schedule for titration follows:
Ascending Dosage Schedule of Ropinirole
Week Dosage Total Daily Dose
1 0.25 mg three times a day 0.75 mg
2 0.5 mg three times a day 1.5 mg
3 0.75 mg three times a day 2.25 mg
4 1 mg three times a day 3 mg |
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24 mg a day .
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Safety and efficacy have not been established .
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