The study is based on ropinirole hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Requip) and Requip (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Synonyms of Nightmares are also considered in the study. How to use Ropinirole HCL. Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking ropinirole and each time you get a refill. Ropinirole is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance), including shaking of parts of the body, stiffness, slowed movements, and problems with balance. Nightmares is a known side effect of Ropinirole. Complete analysis from patient reviews and trusted online health resources, including first-hand experiences. - Page 2 Complete analysis from patient reviews and trusted online health resources, including first-hand experiences. Each medication in itself can cause nightmares. Usually in this order: Azilect Requip Sinemet. This order can change depending on the dose you are taking and age. The older we are, the more likely we are of experiencing this effect. You appear to be having a 1+1+1=5 effect. Here is what I think you should take to the Dr about. Ropinirole can cause drowsiness and sleepiness, even during the daytime, and alcohol can intensify these effects. Smoking decreases the medication’s effectiveness. Doctors should also be alerted to all drugs, including dietary supplements, that are being taken. Applies to ropinirole: oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. Along with its needed effects, ropinirole may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. The information reflected here is dependent upon the correct functioning of our algorithm. From time-to-time, our system might experience bugs or glitches that affect the accuracy or correct application of mathematical algorithms. Side Effects. Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. For the Consumer. Applies to ropinirole: oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. Along with its needed effects, ropinirole (the active ingredient contained in Requip) may cause some unwanted effects.