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by Ann S F
Sun May 21, 2023 12:53 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Cold turkey
Replies: 5
Views: 5367

Re: Cold turkey

I am currently doing a slow taper off off ropinirole. I augmented on 0.75 mg. After reducing 0.125mg I already notice less daytime symptoms and an overall reduction in the intensity of symptoms so I know it is the right track for me. Unfortunately, I am sleeping less and do wake up 2 hours after goi...
by Ann S F
Wed Mar 29, 2023 11:57 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Starting Opioids
Replies: 4
Views: 6361

Re: Starting Opioids

I'm nervous about side effects such as daytime sleepiness and feeling foggy. I had terrible side effects on gabapentin encarble. My iron has increased from 54 to 78. I went to the pharmacy today and they don't carry what the dr ordered so I will have to see what is next tomorrow.
by Ann S F
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Starting Opioids
Replies: 4
Views: 6361

Starting Opioids

I have been on ropinirole and developed augmentation. I did not tolerate Horizant and had to stop. I have symptoms when I wake up, in the afternoon and only sleep from about 10 pm to 1 or 2 am. My dr wants to start me on a combination oxycodone 5 mg and naloxone 2 mg twice a day. I was wondering if ...