For which adverse effect should you monitor in a patient with Parkinson's disease after administering ropinirole (Requip)?

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An adverse effect of ropinirole,a dopaminergic/dopamine antagonist drug,is episodes of falling asleep suddenly (narcolepsy).Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an adverse effect of COMT inhibitors.Depression with suicidal tendencies is an adverse effect of carbidopa-levodopa (Sinemet).Central nervous system depression is an adverse effect of apomorphine (Apokyn)and can include respiratory depression,coma,and cardiac arrest.

For Which Adverse Effect Should You Monitor in a Patient