Ropinirole hydrochloride and Stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Ropinirole hydrochloride (ropinirole hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Gabapentin, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Stroke when taking Ropinirole hydrochloride. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,454 people who have side effects when taking Ropinirole hydrochloride from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ropinirole hydrochloride?

Ropinirole hydrochloride has active ingredients of ropinirole hydrochloride. It is often used in restless leg syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 4,166 Ropinirole hydrochloride users. Check the latest studies of Ropinirole hydrochloride.

What is Stroke?

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen) is found to be associated with 2,311 drugs and 3,035 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Stroke.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

3,454 people reported to have side effects when taking Ropinirole hydrochloride.
Among them, 35 people (1.01%) have Stroke.

Could Ropinirole hydrochloride cause Stroke?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Ropinirole hydrochloride when they have Stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Stroke when taking Ropinirole hydrochloride? *

female: 68.75 %
male: 31.25 %

What is the age of people who have Stroke when taking Ropinirole hydrochloride? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ropinirole hydrochloride? *

Gabapentin: 16 people, 45.71%
Prednisone: 14 people, 40.00%
Amlodipine Besylate: 12 people, 34.29%
Acetaminophen: 10 people, 28.57%
Epinephrine: 9 people, 25.71%
Finasteride: 9 people, 25.71%
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride: 8 people, 22.86%
Metformin: 8 people, 22.86%
Keppra: 8 people, 22.86%
Furosemide: 7 people, 20.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Stroke? *

Weakness: 10 people, 28.57%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 25.71%
Urinary Tract Infection: 8 people, 22.86%
Fall: 8 people, 22.86%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 7 people, 20.00%
Fever: 6 people, 17.14%
Headache (pain in head): 6 people, 17.14%
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection: 6 people, 17.14%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 17.14%
Diarrhea: 5 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 9 people, 25.71%
Transplant Rejection (a transplant material is not worked): 5 people, 14.29%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 14.29%
Thyroid Diseases: 4 people, 11.43%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 4 people, 11.43%
Nerve Injury: 3 people, 8.57%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 3 people, 8.57%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 3 people, 8.57%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 8.57%
Sleep Disorder: 3 people, 8.57%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ropinirole hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Ropinirole hydrochloride) and Ropinirole hydrochloride (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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