Rotigotine and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• Jor...
• September 14, 2020

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have severe restless legs and periodic limb movement disorder. My restless legs made life a struggle with always waking up from the horrible sensations or just not being able to sleep. I tried Requip, and it made me really sick the first couple of days, but it worked great! But I started having augmentation about 2 weeks after starting it at 3 mg at bedtime. I did a sleep study and was diagnosed with periodic limb movement disorder. My doctor then prescribed me the Neupro 3 mg patch, and it’s been great! Worked right away, made me groggy at first, but that subsided quickly! I love this medication. I usually feel my restless legs throughout the day, and it worsens as it got later. I have no symptoms, no bad side effects! Make sure you wipe the site you're putting the patch on with an alcohol wipe really well and let dry, then stick the patch on to make sure it adheres well to the skin."

• Sla...
• August 24, 2016

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I was diagnosed with RLS at the age of 23. I am now 51. I have tried all the drugs to avoid the symptoms of RLS. All have had some form of side effects, including compulsive behaviors. I decided to try the patch and found it made me extremely sleepy during the day. As time went on, I must have gotten used to the drug and no longer feel as sleepy as before. I wear the patch on my hip and rotate application from one side to the other to avoid itching. I love the patch and have had no difficulty keeping it on. I recently went scuba diving and the patch remained in place. I have been applying the patch for over a year now, and all works great!"

• Aun...
• October 2, 2017

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I’ve suffered RLS for three decades. My father and probably grandmother suffered. My doctor, as a last resort, requested the Neupro patch. I’m at 2 mg at 2 months, and it has changed my life. But it takes time! It did not work like magic at first. But following instructions and letting it integrate gave me that “magic.” I felt groggy for the first month, but that’s resolved. I sleep through the night, almost forgetting the violent RLS that lurks behind my patch."

• Hof...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2014

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have suffered from restless legs syndrome since the age of 18, but at that time and until my 40s, I would get long bouts of remission. Once I hit my 40s, the RLS became relentless, not only in my legs but also my arms and strange sensations to touch in my fingers. I tried Mirapex but had horrible nightmares. Then I tried Requip for many years but started getting augmentation during the day. Increasing the dose helped for a little while, and then it just got even worse. I have been on the Neupro patch for several months, and it does control the symptoms very well. Have only had a few mild episodes. However, the patch makes me extremely sleepy in the daytime, which is a big problem as I work full-time and have fallen asleep at work."

• YaY...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 7, 2016

For Restless Legs Syndrome "My last 5 years with RLS has been one big circle - trying to find the right doctor who really knows something about the syndrome, thinking I found that doctor, changing meds which help for a few years then back to the nightly walks around the house, no sleep for days then the 'crash sleep' when the RLS eases off, the miserable grogginess after the crash... Then I found a Movement Disorder doctor who prescribed NEUPRO patches. They also worked wonderfully for a year or so, but I'm back into the 'circle.' The NEUPRO patch is probably the best med I've tried so far, but, unfortunately, it augmented too. We're now trying a new form of Gabapentin in addition to the patch. Hopefully this will do something to ease the nerves."

• DTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I've been taking Neupro for 3 weeks, and although it has been great reducing my RLS by allowing me to sleep through the night, which I haven't done in years, I feel like a zombie all day. I can't focus, I feel like I'm in a daze, and all I want to do is sleep."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 24, 2015

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I took it about a week. It was too strong, and I found myself driving and falling asleep. I went back to Baclofen, much safer for me."