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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
Seems to be very helpful. The only side effects I seem to have is that I drop off to sleep at the dop of a hat.
Working / Worked
This is another drug used to treat CNS symptoms even though it is not a typical lupus drug. It has helped decrease spasms, involuntary movements and with the tremors I have.
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New
Working / Worked
it works as long as I take it with sinemet, but it makes me sleepy. I have taken several quick naps at work and driving, so I take it at night.
Working / Worked
The only thing I noticed was the nausea when I first started taking it.
Working / Worked
yeah, its working for her...sometimes she has a hard time with her shuffling, and I worry she will fall..but she doesnt! Depending on the time of day she takes it, it can make her really sleepy! but overall its been working well.
Working / Worked
It seems to be helping relieve the symptoms with few side effects
Working / Worked
The best so far
Working / Worked
Has been working but I'm starting to have problems again.
Working / Worked
I feel like it has given me addictions to eating and maybe gambling if I let it.
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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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