Common use
Mirapex is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. Mirapex is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Mirapex 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.
Dosage and direction
Take Mirapex exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Mirapex can be taken with or without food. Take the medication with food if it upsets your stomach. The dose and timing of Mirapex in treating Parkinson's disease is different from the dose and timing in treating RLS.
Precautions
To make sure Mirapex is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: low blood pressure; dizziness after getting up too fast; daytime drowsiness; kidney disease; or problems controlling your muscle movements.
Contraindications
You should not use Mirapex if you are allergic to pramipexole.
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects can occur when alcohol is combined with Mirapex.
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Possible side effect
Common Mirapex side effects may include: muscle spasm or muscle weakness; drowsiness, dizziness, weakness; confusion, memory problems; dry mouth; nausea, constipation; increased urination; or sleep problems (insomnia), unusual dreams.
Drug interaction
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially: cimetidine; metoclopramide; or medicine to treat mental illness, such as chlorpromazine, droperidol, fluphenazine, haloperidol, perphenazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine, and others.
Missed dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep away from children and pets.
