Getting off Neupro patch what to expect

[Bat3353]

Hello friends I’ve had RLS for over 30 yrs currently I’m on Ropinorole 3mg at night and a Neupro patch 3mg things have been ok I’ve been on this for more than 10 years no side effects I’ve read on this group that it’s not suggested ok so last night I cut the patch in half and I slept ok now what should I do now and what should I expect should I replace it with other meds I tried gadapentin and it didn’t work any suggestions greatly appreciated thank you

[Joolsg]

You posted before and we were not sure what you are asking.We all cautioned against you being on 2 dopamine agonists at high dose because they will inevitably worsen your RLS.

Are you RLS free? Why did you try gabapentin if you were on Ropinirole and Neupro?

I am guessing that you are NOT RLS free and your symptoms are actually getting worse which is why you tried gabapentin.

Gabapentin doesn't work if you are experiencing augmentation. Gabapentin only works around 4 weeks after your last dose of Ropinirole/Neupro.

If you dropped 1.5mg of Neupro patch without withdrawal symptoms- that is great news.

Normally we suggest reducing very slowly.

You could try dropping the other half patch in 2 weeks time. If you get severe RLS- you will know you are reducing too fast.

SueJohnson suggested you tell her where you are in the USA so she can direct you to an expert. I think you should do that.