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Rotigotine Treatment Report
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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Reasons taken
153 patients in the community are taking or have taken Rotigotine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat Parkinson's | 126 | 82% |
| Stiffness/Spasticity | 9 | 5% |
| tremor | 1 | <1% |
| Tremors | 1 | <1% |
| General health | 1 | <1% |
| Loss of coordination/balance | 1 | <1% |
| Slowness | 1 | <1% |
Other treatments patients are taking for Treat Parkinson's include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Ropinirole, and Pramipexole.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Rotigotine or how long patients were taking Rotigotine before stopping.
Currently Taking Rotigotine
Stopped Taking Rotigotine
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 16 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 73% | 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 13% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 13% | 2 |
Treat Parkinson's
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 6% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 25% | 4 |
| Mild | 19% | 3 |
| None | 50% | 8 |
Top reported side-effects include: Fatigue, Nausea, Anxiety, compulsiveness
Summary results are based on 16 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 16)
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- Marshview
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: mild
- Chest: mild
- Legs: mild
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by Marshview
Apr 03, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Treat Parkinson's
- Advice/Tips
- I have nothing but good news to say about Neupro. I had virtually no "Off" time. I had no symptoms. I am awaiting its return.
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- bayside
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: none
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by bayside
Sep 23, 2008
- EfficacyMajor
- Side-effectsNone
- Treat Parkinson's
- Advice/Tips
- Start using it, as low dosage as possible. I truly know that had I taken it early on I would not have the deterioration I have. Since using Neupro, I am 80% better in some ways, and 100% restored in other ways.
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 07, 2009.