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Adartrel is a daily tablet treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS is a condition that causes an uncomfortable feeling (sometimes called ‘bubbling’ or ‘crawling’) in your legs, particularly in the evening and at night, which can often only be relieved by moving them.
Although the condition isn’t necessarily bad for your health, there’s usually an underlying cause for it, such as iron deficiency anaemia or cardiovascular disease. It can also lead to sleep disruption and distress, which can affect your physical and mental health.
How does Adartrel work?
Adartrel contains the active ingredient ropinirole, which belongs to a class of medicines called dopamine agonists. Dopamine is a chemical in your brain that facilitates the sending of signals to your muscles. Adartrel, like other dopamine agonists, works in a similar way to dopamine in order to help improve the transmission of messages from your brain to your muscles.
The exact cause of restless legs syndrome can vary from person to person, but by ‘copying’ the action of dopamine in your brain, ropinirole often works to ease the uncomfortable symptoms of RLS.
What doses of Adartrel are there?
Adartrel is available in three doses: 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 2mg. You’ll probably be advised to take 0.25mg per day to start off with, which can be gradually increased to a maximum daily dose of 2mg over the first few weeks.
If 2mg of Adartrel per day still isn’t working to improve your symptoms then this dose can be gradually increased up to 4mg per day. After you’ve been taking Adartrel for three months you might be advised to adjust your dose or stop taking it.
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How to take Adartrel
You should always take Adartrel exactly as instructed to by our clinician.
To take Adartrel:
take your tablet(s) once a day
swallow them whole with water
take Adartrel with or without food, but you might be less likely to feel sick or nauseous if you take it with food
take it up to three hours before you go to bed
How long does it take Adartrel to work?
Adartrel can help symptoms shortly after you take your first dose, but it usually takes 1-3 weeks for it to reach its full effect. Because of this, you should keep taking it as instructed to, even if you don’t feel better.
Let our clinician know if you’ve been taking the maximum daily dose of 4mg for a few weeks and your symptoms are still causing you problems - you might need to switch to an alternative treatment.
What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Adartrel?
Taking too much Adartrel can be dangerous for your health. As a result, you should seek medical help straight away if you’ve taken more than you were instructed to.
If you forget to take your dose of Adartrel, just take the next dose as normal and at the normal time. Don’t double your dose to make up for the forgotten one.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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FAQ: Adartrel
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Is Adartrel similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
There are a few different tablet treatments that have ropinirole as their active ingredient, such as Ipinnia, Raponer, Rapinex and Requip. These treatments, though, are only licensed for Parkinson’s disease (rather than RLS).
Ropinirole is also available as a generic (unbranded) treatment. Generic ropinirole tablets can be used to treat both Parkinson’s and RLS, whereas Adartrel is licensed only to treat RLS. Both of these treatments are available in the same doses, and will work in pretty much the same way in your body to help your symptoms. Generic treatments are just made by different companies in different labs, and because they’re unbranded they’re usually a bit cheaper than branded equivalents.
How is Adartrel different from other treatments for restless legs syndrome?
Answer:
All RLS treatments typically come under the same umbrella of medicine — dopamine agonists. (Though they can vary in the active ingredient that they use.) Pramipexole is another dopamine agonist used for restless legs syndrome, which is available as a generic tablet as well as in branded treatments such as Mirapexin. You can also get a patch for RLS called Neupro, which might suit you better if tablets aren’t right for you.
Which dose of Adartrel should I use
Answer:
You’ll probably be advised to start on the lowest dose of Adartrel, which can be gradually increased until you find the dose that works best for you. The maximum daily dose of Adartrel is 4mg, and if it’s not working for you at this dose you might be advised to try something else.
How effective is Adartrel?
Answer:
Ropinirole, the active ingredient in Adartrel, is the most widely studied dopamine agonist for RLS, and its effectiveness has been proven in several studies. It has been shown to improve symptoms, sleep quality and quality of life whilst being generally well-tolerated (not causing many side effects).
Do I need a prescription for Adartrel?
Answer:
Yes, you need a prescription for Adartrel. This is because it’s not a safe and suitable treatment for everyone, and your condition will need to be monitored whilst you’re taking it to make sure it’s working properly for you.
Why should I buy Adartrel online with Treated?
Answer:
RLS can be a disruptive and frustrating condition. That’s why we’ll help take some of the stress away with effective treatments sent straight to your door when you need them. Once you’ve received your treatment we’ll be in touch to see how you’re getting on with it. And if things aren’t going as you’d hoped, our flexible subscriptions allow you to easily pause, change or cancel your subscription, whenever you like.
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Critical review of ropinirole and pramipexole - putative dopamine D3-receptor selective agonists - for the treatment of RLS. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, [online] 34(5), pp.493–505. Available at:
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