Today also many people are suffering from dreadful diseases like Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsons disease can affect almost anyone and globally, it is estimated that approximately 8 million people have the disease. There is a quiet huge number of Americans suffering from this disease. 1 in 10 people with Parkinsons are diagnosed before the age of 50 years and 15 before the age of 40 years. Generally, slightly more men than women have Parkinsons disease. Generic Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication is widely used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and also restless leg syndrome i.e. RLS.

Moreover, Pramipexole i.e. Mirapex is a non-ergoline dopamine agonist indicated for treating early-stage Parkinsons disease i.e. PD and restless legs syndrome i.e. RLS. It is also sometimes used off-label as a treatment for cluster headache and to counteract the problems with sexual dysfunction experienced by some users of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor i.e. SSRI antidepressants. Pramipexole has shown robust effects on pilot studies in a placebo-controlled proof of concept study in bipolar disorder. It is also being investigated for the treatment of clinical depression and fibromyalgia.

However, before taking Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient and read it carefully. Talk to your doctor about all the possible risks of taking Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication. However, Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Hence, for more information, consult your doctor and your medical pharmacist.

Follow the directions given by the doctor exactly for the usage of the Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication and also read the prescription label carefully.

However, if you wish to use the medication for your children, please contact your pediatrician for the dosage.

If you notice any of the symptoms, which seem severe or persistent to you, please contact your doctor immediately. The symptoms may be – hallucinations, extreme tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, fainting spells, sudden loss of alertness, double vision, other vision problems, mental changes, sudden feelings of sleepiness, trouble with sleeping, severe muscle weakness, uncontrollable movements of the head /face/hands/arms/mouth/shoulders/upper body, muscle pain, dream disturbances, etc.

Inform your doctor if you experience any of these side effects or some new side effects occur which appear too bothersome to you.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form and also inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole may interact with the verapamil, cimetidine, foods, varied medications, herbal products, nutritional supplements, sleep medications, vitamins, ranitidine, quinidine, quinine, metoclopramide, diltiazem, mental problems, psychotic disturbances medications etc.

It is also important to inform your health care professional, if you are a frequent user of drinks with alcohol or caffeine or if you smoke or if you use any kind of illegal drugs as these things may affect the way your medicine works.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the suffering patient has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Do not allow any other person to use your medication without getting doctor’s prescription themselves and also avoid using this medicine for other health conditions on your own. Keep the medicine away from the children and pets.

Also inform your doctor, if you are pregnant or are breast feeding. If you conceive during the course, inform your doctor immediately. It is also very important for the patient to know that before using Mirapex they must inform their health care professional or doctor if they have or ever had - liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, sleeping problems, dizziness, fainting spells etc. Also inform, if you drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.

And in case, if you wish to use the medicine in children, please contact your pediatrician for sure.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. And, if it is almost the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue to your regular dosing. Do not double your doses in any case and consult your doctor for the missed dosage.

However, Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and also restless leg syndrome i.e. RLS.

However, it may also be used to treat some other medical conditions which may be determined by your doctor accordingly.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses also, so ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication.

Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication should be stored at room temperature in between 15-30°C and 59-86°C at a cool and dry place. Check Expiry date without fail. Keep all medicines away from women, newborns, children and pets. Also, keep it away from heat, dampness and direct light. In any case, do not store the Mirapex tablets in the bathroom.

Following precautions must be taken during consuming generic Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole:

1. It is very important for the patient to know that before using Mirapex they must inform their health care professional or doctor if they have or ever had - liver disease, kidney disease, heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, sleeping problems, dizziness, fainting spells etc. Also inform, if you drink alcoholic beverages or smoke.


2. Also acknowledge your doctor if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery or need an x-ray procedure that uses contrast agents. So, inform your doctors immediately about it, so that the doctor can decide whether to continue taking Mirapex i.e. Pramipexole medication or stop it during the surgery.

3. Let the doctor also know, if you are in-taking or are planning to take any prescribed or non prescribed medicines, health supplements or any other OTC medications, vitamins etc.

4. Do not use the Pramipexole i.e. Mirapex medication, if you have any kind of allergy to it or to any ingredients of it and tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and get treated.

5. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding before taking Mirapex medication. Hence also, inform your doctor immediately when you plan to conceive, or become pregnant during the course.

6. Do not share the drug with others unless they are prescribed by the doctor themselves. And if your symptoms of side effects do not improve in few weeks or if they become worse and bothersome, check these conditions immediately with your doctor.

7. Please, use the medicine in the prescribed amount and do not overdose it or use it for the longer period of time. Do not discontinue on your own and consult your doctor before doing so to avoid further problems.

8. Remember, strictly avoid alcohol or alcohol containing beverages during the complete course to avoid any reactions.

9. For more information, contact your doctor and your pharmacists.

10. Also note that, consuming Mirapex can cause sleepiness without any warnings.