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Neupro Alternatives Compared

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Neupro (rotigotine) Ropinirole Pramipexole
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Neupro (rotigotine) Ropinirole Pramipexole
Prescription only

Prescribed for Restless Legs Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease. Neupro may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Ropinirole is used in the treatment of restless legs syndrome and Parkinson's disease; however, it may cause drowsiness which has caused some people to fall asleep while driving - do not drive if... View more

Prescription only

Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist (mimics the effects of the neurotransmitter dopamine) that may be used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. It may cause spontaneous... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Neupro has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 73 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect.

Ropinirole has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 329 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

Pramipexole has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 243 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

No lower cost generic approved

Lower cost generic

Lower cost generic
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 film, extended release
Strength 1 mg/24 hr
Per unit* $31.08
Cost* $932.29

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Quantity 50 each
Strength 2 mg
Per unit* $0.70
Cost* $35.20

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Quantity 90 tablet
Strength 0.125 mg
Per unit* $0.37 - $0.90
Cost* $33.50 - $81.16

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Dosage Forms
  • Transdermal film, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
Brand Names

N/A

N/A

 Mirapex ER
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

7 hours

6 hours

8.9 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 256 drugs are known to interact with Neupro:

  • 40 major drug interactions (135 brand and generic names)
  • 215 moderate drug interactions (1041 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 307 drugs are known to interact with Ropinirole:

  • 39 major drug interactions (133 brand and generic names)
  • 264 moderate drug interactions (1266 brand and generic names)
  • 4 minor drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)

A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with Pramipexole:

  • 39 major drug interactions (133 brand and generic names)
  • 210 moderate drug interactions (1016 brand and generic names)
  • 9 minor drug interactions (60 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of rotigotine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of rOPINIRole such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of pramipexole such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

May 09, 2007

September 19, 1997

July 01, 1997
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A

N/A
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