Apr 14, 2015 (Started Sep 05, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg/24 hr
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Since Neupro again became available in the US, I use it as prescribed, i.e., change patch daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
swelling in lower extremities, anxious mood
Jan 31, 2010 (Started Sep 05, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (for Overall) (anxious mood, swelling in lower extremities)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
4 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
due to the cost, I change patches every other day instead of daily and still get the benefits I seek.
After 4 weeks on the new dosage my calves & feet were very swollen, but it was mostly gone by the time I saw my neuro 01/28. He commented it was probably my body adjusting to the new dosage. I am also eating more - let's see if that cuts back? :)
Cost:
$200+ monthly
Side effects:
swelling in lower extremities, anxious mood
Mar 11, 2009 (Started Sep 05, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate (for Overall) (anxious mood)
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AdherenceNever taken as prescribed
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
2 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
It's the only dopamine agonist I can tolerate (Mirapex & Requip gave me unacceptable side effects).
Re: not adhering to the dosing schedule, I cannot afford to use a Neupro patch for just one day, so I use a patch for 2-3 days with good relief.
My only downside to Neupro is eating compulsively, but it's *much* better than either Mirapex or Requip.
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
Side effects:
swelling in lower extremities, anxious mood
Aug 27, 2008 (Started Sep 05, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone (for Overall)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
2 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Pray Neupro patches become available again soon in the US.
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
swelling in lower extremities, anxious mood
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