Insomnia caused by neupro/rotigotine

[Jefferami]

Been taking neupro patches up to 8mg for 8 weeks now and from day one had significant issues with sleep. I normally would fall asleep and wake up 4 to 6 hours later. Now it's often just an hour later and im fully awake. Anyone else got this from their meds? Anyone else had an success in beating this? Melatonin seems to help to make me feel sleepy at least. What are your experiences?

[Parkie1]

Hello there. I did a bit of research on Neupro when it was offered as an adjunctive to Madopar. It appeared that a small dose of 4mg often helps with sleep, as it has with me, but from 6mgs in can interfere with sleep in some people. I was to titrate up to 6mg, but decided to remain at 4mg because of that reason, as I struggled with sleep before going on it, and also because I felt the response I had was sufficient to help with wearing off. I don't know if titrating down to 4mg would be of any benefit to you, but I'd discuss it with your consultant. I also take Valarian before bedtime which is good for sleep.

[Jefferami in reply to Parkie1]

That's really helpful thanks. I was wondering about lowering the dose especially as my MDS said it would help with sleep not make it far worse. Thank you.

[Parkie1 in reply to Jefferami]

Please do titrate down very slowly! All the best to you

[sergius]

Anche a me ha dato problemi,quasi simili,creando agitazione e insomnia. Agitazione molto intensa,anche di giorno, con aumentato livello di ansia.Per risolvere e non arrivare ad avere allucinazioni il neurolog mi ha prescritto la clozapina, che e' un antipsicotico.

Meglio non arrivarci a queste medicine

[sergius]

Tanta salute le auguro!

[JohnPepper]

Is your insomnia PD related? If so, have you tried to do the FAST WALKING, because it really does work and costs NOTHING!

[Jefferami in reply to JohnPepper]

I know you are the advocate for Fast Walking John and I'll be honest I wasn't sure it could get my heart rate up enough. I do loads of exercise but it's one of the best I do for consistent heart rate at a good level. The Insomnia is meds related. None before I took the drugs, day 1 I had insomnia.

[JohnPepper in reply to Jefferami]

Why do tou need to sleep? Try reading all night, it works well!

[Ethin in reply to JohnPepper]

Not if you need to work the next day or look after your family.

[JohnPepper in reply to Ethin]

Been there, done that, for 32 years. I got more sleep from trying to read than I did in any other way!