8-| started mild restless legs after birth of first baby in1945. Through years it has increased. Now at 89 and not so active I have been taking requip for about four years==my dosage is up to 4 mg. a day. I experience the symptoms earlier and earlier than the prescribed taking time now--find that I have to take smaller doses more frequently (total 4mg) so avoid increasing symptoms. Under the care of neurologist (having b12 shots periodically-mri's of headi-therapy for neuropathy, etc.)Is the only help for me: to increase dosage gradually. (I have had my thyroid checked regularly--it appears normal--taking synthroid every day). Now what? XD