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Do you have a neurologist you see? They can help you withdraw from the Ropinirole. I was on pramipexole, and the neurologist saw the augmentation I explained, and had me go on a "drug holiday". It was hell, as I slowly weaned off it, with nothing to counter it. The neurologist was with Barrow Institute in Phoenix, a big neurological think-tank, which surprised me I didn't have something to ease off the pramipexole. I then was placed on 2 mg of methadone, which I couldn't handle the panic attacks. after one month, I weaned off that, with the help of my GP. I dropped the Barrow neurologist, and found another. try an opiate called buprenorphine. they prescribe it in a film you place it on your skin for one week, then reapply or under your tongue. I used the the 2 mg, cut in half-form under the tongue to dissolve. that worked well. just be sure to see your dentist bi-annually, as teeth decay is promoted. Good luck.

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@vikkitennis I am currently weaning off 2 other meds before I tackle weaning off of Ropinirole. Also waiting on my doctor to send medical records for a Nidra device. Want to use this device will actually reducing the Ropinirole. I have not seen my neurologist since 2016, and he is no longer practicing. Will have to see a new neurologist. Also I have moved, so going to have to see a new general physician, who will give me a referral to a neurologist. Juggling too many new things going on in my life right now and hoping to start to improve for the better asap. Thanks for your information.