I am starting Neupro (rotigotine) tomorrow with a 2mg patch for the next two weeks. I’ll report back my experiences.
I had visual disturbance side effects with low doses of both Mirapex (pramipexole) and Requip (ropinirole) where I’d see flashing lights upon waking.
I had to taper off ropinirole after 3 mg total daily.
I had to taper off pramipexole after 1.5 mg total daily.
I think it’s likely that I’ll have similar side effects with Neupro (rotigotine) but we shall see. My neurologist wants me to give all the dopamine agonists a try before generic sinemet.