Normac2, I don't have PD but my hubby does. He was taking Mirapex and then Requip in 2006. He had such terrible side effects that they were discontinued. He did have twisting in his feet, hallucinations and much more. He was pretty much bed bound for 2 months until they finally diagnosed Dystonia in his feet. The neurologist started giving him botox shots every 3 months for that. i wish I had some information for you to get you through these symptoms. I will keep you in my prayers and continue to pray that you get help soon. xoxo

Normac2, I stopped taking Mirapex in 2005 but it was replaced with Requip. I did not have any side effects. The Mirapex cause me to have the compulsive gambling and buying problems. I have been on Requip since then but in the last year the compulsiveness has returned. My Dr. cut the Requip back to twice a day but it has not helped. I do get the cramping in my feet and ankles but not constant. I have to stretch and walk the cramps out. It is the only way I can get rid of them. Do you exercise at all? It helps. I will pray that you get relief soon.

My husband has PD and we've experimented with Mirapex until we were satisfied. He's had hallucination and weird dreams so we've adjusted the dosage. He now takes 1 mg tablets. He takes a full tablet at 8am and 1/2 tablet at 2pm. Any later, he gets hallucinations. His tremors are under control as are his leg cramps. Hope it continues. Good luck with figuring out what works best for you

Normac2 I stopped Mirapex, Now on sinimet, sselegeline and amantdene Symtoms are well controlled. Find a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders. goodd luck

THANKYOU everyone! I phoned the pharmacist to see if what I am experiencing could be due to my body needing mirapex. I increased it to last weeks dose and now my symptoms are not as severe. I sure appreciated all your advice and I felt the support. Also --- please keep me in your prayers especially because I'm also supporting my husband who is suffering a major depression.

I dont take mirapex, but have learned that their are support groups for those who do, as it is a very addictive drug. Im hoping you are going through withdrawels only, and your new meds will kick in and conquer the problem. my leg sort of twists when my sinmaet wears off

Have you talked to your doctor about the Mirapex? I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow.I'm on Mirapex and I'm having some strange side effects. I'm dizzy, nauseated, sleepy, and see double sometimes. Do you have similar side effects. Hope you find something that works for you.
LadyJ

I switched from mirapex to requip

Ive been on Mirapex for 6 years. Ive Learned as I was told it takes some time for your person to except the drug during that time I have experienced flue like symptoms''sick stomach, dizzy ".I switched temporarly to what they refer to as the gold standard of PD drugs it has been around 30 yrs. As the warnings say it may bring out what is allready there or cause things like dystonia muscle turgers.Do your home work and yes you can say ''NO TO AN MD.
Sincerely yours mrsd

My husband has PD and his doctor put him on Mirapex approximately 2 months ago and it has been a nightmare ever since. His whole personality changed. He has been doing some bizarre things and not even realizing it. He has become a compulsive computer user on websites he has no business being, has a compulsive drive to communicate and send pictures to strangers, he has become aggressive, agitated, argumentative, mentally abusive, etc. Like I said, mentally, his whole personality changed. I did the research regarding the side effects and I sat down with him. All he knew is that "something wasn't right". Called the doctor who cut his dosage from 3 times a day to 1.5 times. At the moment he is taking one pill in the morning until he sees his doctor next week. Good luck to you and I wish you well.

I too am taking Mirapex and after reading the posts before me, finally I can be honest with people who understands. I've gone from 132lb to 169lb, spend more time on this computer than I should, escape the world around me by hitting the casino's, have paperwork piled everywhere to be done, start projects and don't finish them, so so unorganized, arguemental, and that's on a good day. I blamed it on my depression of my husband's affair, but I firmly believe now it would not be so bad if I was off of Mirapex. My doctor at Rush in Chicago finally admitted after 4 years of telling her that it was the Mirapex for the weight.
The big problem is weaning myself off it. I wobble around bumping into walls when I cut back and drag my leg.
Normac2: The advice given here is great and real - PD is a different challenge to everyone. Relay these testimonies to your doctor, it may take a while for them to listen (USDA and all that), but believe me they will listen. Oh two more important suggestions- write down that you told them and make sure they write it in your chart. And keep track of your symptoms. It helps. God Bless you. Prayer to you all.

I finally got off of the Mirapex and I'm doing much better. I replied earlier. It made me sleepy, dizzy and I gained weight. Since I've been off of it, I have lost 15 pounds and feel much better. Good luck to you.
LJ

Normac, I have been on requip XL for a few months now and the more he increases it the more things are happening and they seem to mirror what you have said... I don't gamble because i heard that could be a problem on this drug so i stay away but i shop like no body's business lately!!! I eat like crazy and have been gaining weight.. On the computer all the time but i figured it was just because i have been researching this disease and drugs so much but keep finding myself on overstock.com to see what they have new... i was thinking he could maybe change me to miripex but now reading it seems it may do the same thing..
good luck.. keep in touch.. paula

I guess I am odd man out on this discussion. I have been on Mirapex for a long time now annd have never had any problems with it. However I do remember in the very beginning it made me sleepy, but that passed after awhile and I have done fine with it. None of the adverse effects others of you have suffered.
Joanee

Hi!

I've been on Mirapex for several years. I take .5 gm 1-2 times per day. This is the most my Neuro will let me use. It extends my Carb/Levo 30 or so minutes longer (I take that every 2 hours). At this dose, I can (and have) stop it with no issues.

I've read too much about Mirapex over the years to want more.

All the best,

Fred