What is Rotigotine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RotigotineBrand:
Rotigotine, a dopamine agonist drug delivered slowly across the skin by means of a transdermal patch, is 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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How do members experience Rotigotine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 2,006 | 210 | |
| Restless legs syndrome | 31 | 22 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 22 | 10 | |
| Tremor in hands | 5 | 18 | |
| Tremor(s) | 5 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 14 | |
| Skin irritation under patch | 8 | |
| Itching | 5 | |
| Headaches | 4 | |
| Sleepiness | 4 | |
| Anxious mood | 3 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 20 | |
| Moderate | 50 | |
| Mild | 63 | |
| None | 94 |
Member evaluations
BmendelLasVegas
evaluated on Jul 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: Severe
murrayPD
evaluated on Jun 25, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Major
- Side effects: Severe
ojoleo
evaluated on Sep 02, 2015
- Side effects: None
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