Hi, @denisepyfferoen - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I would be wondering, too, if I started on a medication and saw increased sexual desire.

I'm guessing that you are speaking of ropinirole (Requip)?

Please note this information from Mayo Clinic on this medication https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/ropinirole-oral-route/precautions/drg-20066810.

Especially applicable to what you asked about is the second to last paragraph, which says, "Some people who have used this medicine had unusual changes in their behavior. Talk with your doctor if you start having problems with gambling or increased sex drive while using this medicine."

I'd like to invite some others into this conversation, like @hopeful33250 @susan2018 @suecreader @barbarn @rensacb @maxaz1 @susan62 to offer any thoughts on sexual side effects with ropinirole (Requip).

@denisepyfferoen - I know some take this medication for restless legs syndrome, and others for Parkinson's. I'm guessing you may have a Parkinson's diagnosis since your post was in the Parkinson's group? Have you had the chance to mention this side effect to your prescribing doctor?

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