Rotigotine (Neupro) is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist indicated for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) in Europe and the United States. It is formulated as a once-daily transdermal patch which provides a slow and constant supply of the drug over t...
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Neupro1,185 posts
An average number of patient posts reported that Neupro helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease
Sinemet
More patient posts reported that Sinemet helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (78% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Requip
More patient posts reported that Requip helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (90% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Mirapex
More patient posts reported that Mirapex helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (101% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Azilect
Fewer patient posts reported that Azilect helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (19% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Madopar
Fewer patient posts reported that Madopar helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (2% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Comtan
More patient posts reported that Comtan helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (28% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Ropinirole
More patient posts reported that Ropinirole helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (38% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Selegiline
More patient posts reported that Selegiline helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (48% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Pramipexole
More patient posts reported that Pramipexole helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (74% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Requip XL
Fewer patient posts reported that Requip XL helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (15% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
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Neupro Top Concerns
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How cowboy
I am on neupro patches for my parkinson's after a year of tablets that made me feel awful. including ropinerole and Mirapexin.
I am on a 6mg patch, slow release, slight nausea but ok...
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...used Neupro two years ago. The ...first months. Until the allergic reaktions started with'burning'inflammations...
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Hi, I`m on neupro patches. I sometimes have problems ...legs twitch and jerk, I was given CLONAZEPAM, I find they make me sleepy the next day so...
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Aloha Dave,
I also started on Azilect 1 mg. and am ...all from that one. I am now on Rotigotine, Neupro patch 8 mg. in addition ...the Azilect. I have had some nausea and dizziness with each...
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I take Madopar x 3 daily (since 2010) and a Neupro patch daily (since 2012).I can now feel the tremor getting worse. I suppose the Quack would increase the dosage, but I am intent on going as long...
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I have been on Neupro patches now for 7 months it is difficult to ...stick. If they become loose that is when the itching seems to start they have to make very...
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...Hello Michael, I use APOKYN which is Apomorphine Hydrochloride ...8 hour day and Apokyn was the miracle I was praying for. ...this in conjunction with 6mg. Neupro patch and 25/100 sinement....
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...I was on Azilect for 2 years, as a monotheraphy, and it worked very well for ...to fall out. I have now stopped the Azilect and take Neupro patches instead. My hair loss has reduced significantl...
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hei export
I have used neupro patch for years and i ...with sleep is history.
I had to stop taking neupro (or any dopamine agonist) due...
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...Janiegee,
I was started on Neupro PATCHES and found thery were very helpful. A change in ...can go back to Neupro. The only problem I ...when I found my blood pressure dropped and I fainted....
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