Can ropinirole cause sudden sleep?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Yes. Sudden sleep onset can occur, sometimes without warning. Do not drive, cycle or operate machinery if this happens, and contact the prescriber promptly.

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Can ropinirole cause sudden sleep?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Yes. Sudden sleep onset can occur, sometimes without warning. Do not drive, cycle or operate machinery if this happens, and contact the prescriber promptly.

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NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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