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(also known as Pramipexole, Sifrol)

Pramipexole is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It may be used alone, or in combination with levodopa or other medicines to treat this disease.

Pramipexole is also used to treat a condition called Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). RLS is a neurologic disorder that affects sensation and movement in the legs and c... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Parkinson's Disease
245
81%
Restless Legs Syndrome
54
91%
Fibromyalgia
4
75%
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
6
100%
Bipolar Disorder
3
100%
Overall, 83% (324 Members) find Mirapex helpful
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Mirapex Reviews

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Working / Worked
Maybe helps a little, makes me sleepy.
Working / Worked
Works pretty god at night but I usually wake up early am with muiscle aches.
Working / Worked
I gained weight with it.
Working / Worked
It helps very much.I take it wice daily.
Working / Worked
it works for the most part but i have the side effect of wanting to shop....most people want to gamble...i tried to give this up but then i dont sleep and the process continues...no sleep...more restless leg.
Working / Worked
I TOOK FOR RLS BEFORE PARKINSONS DX. SIDE EFFECT-FACIAL HAIR
Working / Worked
works definitely, but makes me spacy and racy. i feel it is better than sinemet, so use 3 gr of mirapex so i can be reduced from 4 to 3 25/100 sinemet per day.
Working / Worked
The Mirapex does control my hand tremor. I take 1.5 mg, 3 times a day. I do not experience any side effects
Working / Worked
Began with the lowest dose and worked up to 3 times/daily at 1.5. No side effects have been noted.
Working / Worked
It helps me walk.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Mirapex/Sifrol
    My Mom started Mirapex at .125 - 3 times a day for 2 weeks and everything was fine but no change as far as the PD. She then went up to .25 - 3 times a... [More]
  2. Discussion: Mirapex/Sifrol
    Wow ! That's a loaded question! Look back through the archives ! There are several discussions on Mirapex and Requip! [More]
  3. Discussion: Mirapex/Sifrol
    The Australian Medical Board approved the use Mirapex/Sifrol in June of this year. Today my neurologist prescribed it to me.Is there anything I need... [More]
  4. Discussion: Xyrem for the tx of FM
    Mirapex is: Pramipexole (INN, trade names Mirapex® and Sifrol®) is a medication indicated for treating Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome... [More]
  5. Discussion: Pramipexole
    Well that was easy... Pramipexole (INN, trade names Mirapex and Sifrol) is a medication indicated for treating Parkinson's disease and restless le... [More]

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