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Medicines ropinirole hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

ropinirole hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can ropinirole cause compulsive behaviour?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. It can cause uncontrollable gambling, shopping, eating, sexual urges or other impulsive behaviour. Report these changes promptly.

Sources for this answer

Ropinirole 0.25 mg Film-coated Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
ROPIQUAL XL 2 mg prolonged-release tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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NHS · NHS medicine guidance

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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