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Brand Names:
Neupro Patch
Generic Name: Rotigotine
What is Rotigotine?
Rotigotine, a dopamine agonist drug delivered slowly across the skin by means of a transdermal patch, worn for 24hrs at a time. The aim is to provide a slow, steady stream of dopamine in order to reduce symptoms and on/off fluctuations.
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131 patients in the community are taking or have taken Rotigotine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat Parkinson's | 111 | 88% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 9 | 7% |
| Other | 3 | 2% |
| Slowness | 1 | <1% |
| Loss of coordination/balance | 1 | <1% |
How long current patients have been taking Rotigotine or how long patients were taking Rotigotine before stopping.
Results from 6 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 83% | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 17% | 1 |
Treat Parkinson's
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 17% | 1 |
| Mild | 33% | 2 |
| None | 50% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: Nausea, Fatigue, Anxiety, compulsiveness
Summary results are based on 6 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.