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Medicines rotigotineQuestion & answer

rotigotine · Medicine question

Can rotigotine be used during pregnancy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Rotigotine should not be used during pregnancy because adequate data in pregnant women are lacking and the potential risk to humans is unknown.

Sources for this answer

Neupro 2 mg/24 h Transdermal PatchUCB Pharma Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 24Document updated 11 March 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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