New generic Requip

Anonymous
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:13 am Post subject: New generic Requip

I've read that a new generic Requip is available. Is there a once a day tablet option? Does the generic have the same compulsive tendencies associated wih it as the Requip?
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Dr. OkunJoined: 19 Jan 2007Posts: 251Location: University of Florida
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject:

In May 2008 generic requip became available and it definitely has the same side effect profile. It is unclear how similar it will behave pharmacologically to regular requip and only time and manufacturing will tell- but remember generic and regular sinemet absorb differently. Requip CR is not generic and is said to last about 14 hours or so and is usually taken once a day._________________Michael S. Okun, M.D.