About rotigotine
Dopamine agonist
Used for
- Parkinson’s disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Usual adult dose
Parkinson’s: start 2 mg/24 hours once daily; increase weekly as needed. Restless legs: start 1 mg/24 hours once daily; increase weekly as needed.
Common side effects
- Skin irritation or rash
- Nausea
- Dizziness or sleepiness
- Swelling of the legs or feet
Important warnings
- May cause sudden sleep episodes; avoid driving if affected.
- Can lower blood pressure, especially when standing.
- May cause hallucinations, confusion, or compulsive behaviors.
- Remove the old patch before applying a new one; rotate application sites.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed under medical supervision.
Breastfeeding
May reduce milk production; breastfeeding is generally not recommended during treatment.
Interactions
- Alcohol and sedatives can worsen sleepiness.
- Dopamine-blocking medicines, including many antipsychotics, may reduce its effect.
- Metoclopramide may reduce its effect.
- Other medicines that lower blood pressure may increase dizziness or fainting.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.