Neupro User Reviews & Ratings

• Carla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 5, 2013

For Restless Legs Syndrome "Three hours after I first put on the Neupro patch for the first time, I felt like I was reborn. I suffered from restless legs 24 hours a day and was heading for a serious meltdown. After about 4 or 5 months, the restless legs returned on occasion. I stopped drinking diet coke and continued the patch. I have been restless legs free for almost a year and I feel like a new person. I am a woman, age 64. I started with Restless Legs Syndrome in my early twenties but only occasionally. When I was 60, they came almost regularly, then 24 hours a day. My neurologist put me on every pill imaginable. They would work for a month and RLS returned with a vengeance. My husband searched the Internet and found Neupro. My doctor prescribed it and I am back to normal."

• not...
• January 24, 2014

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I started taking the 2mg patch for severe Restless Leg Syndrome, so bad I was having to take Sinemet all day and night for relief. I was miserable with rebound effects and waiting for the Sinemet to kick in. Now that I've been taking Neupro, it has been life-altering. I can sit for hours and not be miserable and sleep very well at night. Finally, a medicine that does wonders for me. YAY!"

• worf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 22, 2013

For Restless Legs Syndrome "Neupro has been a lifesaver, in combination with Mirapex. I just couldn't get the restless legs syndrome under control with medication, but Neupro immediately took care of all trace of restless legs syndrome. I am a 60-year-old female who has suffered since my teen years."

• Jordan
• 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."

• megc
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2020

For Restless Legs Syndrome "Ever since I was a child, I have had RLS, and it has gotten much worse over the years. I was on ropinirole, and it worked for many years until it wore out, and now I cannot go a night without horrible symptoms. In fact, they are so bad that I never sleep and was getting to the point of going crazy and dreading nighttime. I just started on the Neupro patch three days ago and slept all three nights without any symptoms. Crazy good! I just hope this does not wear off and keeps working. Very expensive, but worth the life change."

• Siano
• May 3, 2020

For Parkinson's Disease "On the Neupro patch for a couple of years now. Now up to 8 mg. I also take rasagiline and Sinemet. It has given me my life back that Parkinson's had taken away. Symptoms without it are terrible, and all of the alternatives that I have tried have had serious side effects with me. The only drawback I have had since I went to 8 mg is very poor sleep. I am working to try to see if we can get that better. The problem is that on drugs like ropinirole, Mirapex, and others, the side effects and/or poor response lead to such things as balance issues, confusion, and a number of other problems. On the patch, I have felt the most normal that I have in years. To the point that I am willing to find ways to battle the sleep issues for the sake of staying on the patch. Until the beginning of 2020, this was covered by my Affordable Care Act, CareSource insurance. But they changed their formulary and stopped covering it. I just got approved by the manufacturer for their patient assistance program. What a blessing!"

• SlapH...
• 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!"

• Aunt...
• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2017

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I used Neupro in the past for my restless legs, and it went badly, and I had to get off of it. But years later, I'm on the 2 mg. Now that I understand my condition better and know that some triggers, like my blood sugar, will make my legs act up regardless of the medicine, it makes it a lot easier. This medicine is God-sent, you literally feel all the muscles relax and the bad sensations leave all at once. I'm so grateful for the sleep I'm getting. Only thing is the patch burns when hot water touches it. I usually take it off before a shower and only wear it at night. Best medicine out for RLS right now! Also, make sure you get the coupon from Neupro.com because it is pricey."

• Curly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I’ve had RLS for over 30 years. Began with legs early on but soon included hands and forearms. Been taking 4mg of Ropinirole for years but has now stopped working. Started Neupro patches on 1st September. Began with 1 x 1mg patch and 2mg (1 tablet) of Ropinirole. That didn’t do anything. Tried 2 x 1mg patch plus 1 Ropinirole (2mg), no effect at all. Now trying 3 x 1mg patch & 2 Ropinirole (4mg). First 2 nights on high dose I slept. On the 3rd night I went to bed at 10.30pm, RLS started within 10 minutes and I was still awake at 5.15am. One of the worst nights I’ve had. RLS was constant with no let up. Why are these ‘miracle’ patches not working for me? Any advice would be very much welcome."

• Lorrie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2015

For Restless Legs Syndrome "This medication has worked to control my symptoms for severe restless leg syndrome far better than any medication that I have tried since I was diagnosed. The only time that I have breakthrough symptoms is if my patch came loose, or did not stick effectively, or if I was late changing patches. Side effects - minimal. The only issues that I have with the medication are itchy, skin irritation at the application site. I have a sensitivity to latex and to some adhesives. The site after the patch is removed tends to be very angry red in color and slightly raised. The irritation and itching may last for 1 to 2 days, up to a week. I do wish that the patch came in a non-latex fabric vs. the mylar. It would help with the irritation and flex on skin."

• tugs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 13, 2015

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I saw this online and had to try it for myself. I suffer real bad from restless legs and have been taking two different pills for at least 6 years, and it wasn't helping me at all. I get restless legs during the day and at night and have been miserable and cranky. So I called my doctor, and he gave me a sample pack to try, and the one I tried is 4 mg, and the patches are for 24 hours. Today is day six, and I have not had one episode of restless legs. I can cry that I'm so happy to have my life back. You must try it... I promise it does work. I've tried almost everything out there. Now I can relax and sit with no problem."

• fronya
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2012

For Parkinson's Disease "The medicine in the patch is incredible. I stand straighter, little to no wearing off in between doses of Sinemet. A little dyskinesia, but well worth it. Only 1 complaint, the patch does not stick sometimes. Some of the time I have to use 2 patches, because they literally fall off. I used what UCB suggested, Band-Aid tape. Anyone else having a problem with patch sticking? Or do I stand alone? But I won't give up Neupro patch for nothing."

• Anonymous
• November 9, 2010

For Parkinson's Disease "I have used Neupro for 5 months now, in combination with Azilect. The neurologist increased my dosage from 2 mg to 6 mg. My tremors and motor skills coordination are definitely more under control. No significant side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 5, 2015

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have had RLS since I was 40. It got progressively worse as I grew older to the point that I could barely function. I couldn't go out to eat with friends, or a movie, or church because I couldn't sit still that long. It was affecting my job. My family doctor had me on Sinemet for 16 years, and then my body became resistant to it. She sent me to a neurologist who prescribed Neupro. It was life-changing for me. I noticed such a difference within 24 hours. I felt like I had my life back again. I do have some side effects from it. The spot where the patch is on at times drives me crazy because it itches. It does make me somewhat irritable at times. Is it worth the side effects? You betcha!!!!"

• Hoff
• 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."

• EDano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 8, 2018

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I've suffered with RLS for over 30 years, I am now 77. Tried all the meds popular at different times but all eventually augmented. I am now using Neuro 4 mg in conjunction with Lyrica and the results have been astounding. I have been using this combination for approx. 9 months. If I stay away from any form of alcohol I am fine. Tried non-alcohol beer and it triggered RLS due to the very small amount of alcohol? I understand the patch also has the possibility of augmentation which I am very concerned about. I have never determined if rigorous exercise is good or bad for the RLS symptoms?? Fortunately I am a veteran and able to get my Patch form the VA."

• pupsik
• October 3, 2012

For Parkinson's Disease "I have been on the patch for about 3 weeks. It has really helped a lot. I have not been able to take any oral medications because they make me very nauseous. I am taking 2 mg. This patch helps me a lot. So far, no side effects."

• Debbi...
• March 2, 2017

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I've been using the Neupro patch 1% for almost a year. My RLS is severe, with involuntary movement of my legs and sometimes my arms when I am in a relaxed position. I have been tested and do not have Parkinson's. I tried Ropinirole 1%, then Ropinirole 2mg XR. Both worked well for about three years, then stopped. I also tried Horizant, but the hangover and breakthrough RLS was too distressing. The Neupro patch seems to work for now. If I've been extremely physically active or had alcohol, I will have breakthrough. I keep 1mg tablets of Ropinirole on hand for such times. Sometimes I have a skin reaction to the patch. I am beginning to think it may have something to do with diet. The more acidic foods I eat, the more it itches."

• Sitaram...
• January 9, 2017

For Parkinson's Disease "Doctor started Neupro patch samples for my dad starting at 2 mg for a week then 4 for another and 6mg for the third week. After three days into the 6 mg dosa, my father started sleeping non stop .. slept for 2+ days..lost all his strength, balance, control and became a totally different person. Patch was stopped and he never returned to pre-patch condition. Had severe memory loss and now he is 100% dependent upon us for all activities from getting out of the bed to going to toilet or eating. He always wants to sleep. He showed symptoms of improvement for a couple of days where he could barely walk on his own but that did not last long. Neupro is a DANEGROUS medicine! be extremely careful!! DO NOT increase the dosage on old people. Samples."

• Karen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 16, 2016

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have used the 2 mg Neupro patch for 2 months, and it is working very well. The Ropinirole that I had been using was becoming ineffective around 3 PM instead of the evening when I traditionally took the medication. The Neupro patch keeps my symptoms at bay throughout the entire day. So, I am very pleased."

• mjbaz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 17, 2017

For Parkinson's Disease "Tried switching from Mirapex to Neupro patch - made it only a couple of days - then had to rip the patch off. This drug totally de-stabalized me - it appeared to be even interfering with my carbo/levo - haven't shook that bad in a long long time. Other bad side effects: 1. Extreme tiredness.. slept a Saturday away (14 hours) then went to bed slept all night and could hardly get going on Sunday. 2. My arms and legs felt wooden.. stumbled on the stairs a couple of times. 3. Bad Restless leg syndrome Looking at the note I wrote to the doc.. it took me several weeks to recover and get back to where I was before taking this drug."

• Dr Walt
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 31, 2016

For Restless Legs Syndrome "I have had restless legs since college and spent many a night awake because of it. When it started bothering my wife, I sought help with no relief and lots of side effects. This was given to me as a sample and produced immediate and long lasting relief even at the 1mg dose. No perceptible side effects"

• Patch...
• November 18, 2009

For Parkinson's Disease "I am using these patches for 18 months, and it has been very effective. But severe psychiatric side effects, like increased sexual urges, compulsive chatting/internet surfing, fast driving, etc., are making me reconsider the use."

• DTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

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