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UCB has some information for patients about the neupro recall on their web site http://www.neupro.com/Home/Home.asp most importantly: "Do not stop taking Neupro without first talking to your doctor Consult your physician as soon as possible Your doctor will instruct you on how to gradually come off Neupro – this may take several days, depending on your current dose." But there is more information avalaible if you click on "For physicians", such as the reason for the recall -- do they think patients cannot understand this or wouldn't be interested in it? " The decision to recall is due to the formation of rotigotine crystals in the patches. When the drug crystallizes, less drug is available to be absorbed through the skin. Therefore, the efficacy of the affected product may vary. " see full letter to Health care providers at http://www.neupro.com/pdf/Neupro_US_Physicians.pdf a contact phone number is also given "You may also contact UCB medical information directly at 1-800-477-7877 (option 9) if you have any questions." Linda -- rayilynlee <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Rayilyn Brown Board Member AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson's Foundation [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "C Salamon" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 12:25 PM Subject: Neupro Patch recall > Ray, I spoke to a Rep. from the company earlier today. > > The PIEN List owners may call nd talk to him regarding necessary info. > (regards USA only). > > Dave Wickersham > CNS Specialist > UCB Pharma > > cell phone # 215-904-6402 > > Claire > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn