Mirapex 0.5 mg

Mirapex tablets contain pramipexole, a nonergot dopamine agonist. The chemical name of pramipexole dihydrochloride is (S)-2-amino-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-6 (propylamino) benzothiazole dihydrochloride monohydrate. Mirapex (Pramipexole) has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Mirapex (Pramipexole) is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. Pramipexole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

How To Use:
Take Mirapex by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Taking this medication with food may reduce nausea. To decrease the risk of side effects (e.g., drowsiness, low blood pressure) when you first start taking pramipexole, your doctor will slowly increase your dosage until the best dose for you is reached. Take Mirapex as prescribed. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day. If you stop taking this medication for several days, you may need to increase your dose slowly back to your previous dosage. Talk with your doctor about how to restart the medication. Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval. Although very unlikely, if you suddenly stop taking this drug, withdrawal reactions may occur. Such reactions can include fever, muscle stiffness, and confusion. Report any such reactions to your doctor immediately. If you have Parkinson's disease and are stopping regular treatment with this drug, gradually reducing the dosage as directed will help prevent withdrawal reactions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. It may take a few weeks for full effects of this medication to be noticed. Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen.

Side effects:

• constipation, upset stomach, loss of appetite;
• dry mouth, trouble swallowing;
• urinating more often than usual;
• mild drowsiness or sleepiness;
• sleep problems (insomnia), unusual dreams;
• amnesia, forgetfulness, thinking problems;
• headache, confusion, weakness.