{"product_id":"neupro-rotigotine","title":"Neupro (Rotigotine)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e skin patches are used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I use this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e skin patches exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the patch to clean, dry, and hairless skin. Avoid placing the patch where it will be rubbed by a waistband or tight clothing. Press the patch firmly into place for about 30 seconds. You may leave the patch on while bathing, showering, or swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the skin patch after 24 hours and replace it with a new one. Choose a different place on your body to wear the patch each time you put on a new one. Do not use the same skin area twice within 14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a patch falls off, put a new patch on a different place on your body and wear it the rest of the day. Then replace the patch the next day at your regular time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash your hands with soap and water after applying or removing the patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep used and unused \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e skin patches out of the reach of children or pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are using \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e for RLS, call your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if they start earlier in the day than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e patch may burn your skin if you wear the patch during an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Remove the patch before undergoing such a test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not stop using \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the skin patch in its sealed pouch until you are ready to use it. Store the pouches at room temperature away from heat and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter removing a patch, fold it in half so it sticks together and throw it away in a place where children or pets cannot get to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosing information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsual Adult Dose for Parkinson's Disease:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEarly-stage Parkinson's disease:\u003c\/span\u003e Apply 2 mg topically once a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAdvanced-stage Parkinson's disease\u003c\/span\u003e: Apply 4 mg topically once a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaintenance dose:\u003c\/span\u003e Increase weekly in 2 mg\/24 hours increments if additional therapeutic effect is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLowest effective dose\u003c\/span\u003e: 4 mg\/24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaximum dose for Early-stage Parkinson's disease:\u003c\/span\u003e 6 mg\/24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaximum dose for Advanced-stage Parkinson's disease:\u003c\/span\u003e 8 mg\/24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsual Adult Dose for Restless Legs Syndrome:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eInitial dose:\u003c\/span\u003e Apply 1 mg topically once a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaintenance dose:\u003c\/span\u003e Increase weekly in 1 mg\/24 hours increments if additional therapeutic effect is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLowest effective dose:\u003c\/span\u003e 1 mg\/24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMaximum dose:\u003c\/span\u003e 3 mg\/24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you forget to change a patch on your scheduled day, remove and replace the patch as soon as you remember. Wear the new patch until your next regular patch-changing time. Do not change your schedule, even if you wear the new patch for less than 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the skin patch in its sealed pouch until you are ready to use it. Store the pouches at room temperature away from heat and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat should I avoid while using Neupro?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking alcohol with this medicine can increase side effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid applying a patch to skin that is irritated, or to skin where you have applied lotion, oil, cream, ointment, or powder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not expose the skin patch to heat while you are wearing it. This includes a hot tub, heating pad, sauna, or heated water bed. Heat can increase the amount of drug absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehives;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifficulty breathing;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall your doctor at once if you have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esevere skin irritation that does not clear up within several hours after removing a skin patch;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextreme drowsiness, falling asleep suddenly, even after feeling alert;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eagitation, confusion, hallucinations, paranoia (most commonly in elderly people);\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efast heart rate;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunusual thoughts or behavior; or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euncontrolled muscle movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people using \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e have fallen asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. Tell your doctor if you have any problems with daytime sleepiness or drowsiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e side effects may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enausea, vomiting, loss of appetite;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheadache, dizziness, drowsiness;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evision problems;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eswelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreased sweating;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esleep problems (insomnia); or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eredness, itching, or swelling where a patch was worn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat other drugs will affect Neupro?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cstrong\u003eNeupro\u003c\/strong\u003e with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther drugs may interact with rotigotine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. 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