Mirapex

Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist.

Talk to your health care professional about the benefits of using this medicine for your condition, before starting on a course with Pramipexole.

Use mirapex exactly as directed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

uncontrollable movements of the arms/face/hands/head/mouth/shoulders/upper body
sudden feelings of sleepiness/ dream disturbances/trouble with sleeping
dizziness
hallucinations
mental changes
confusion
muscle pain/severe muscle weakness
double vision(other vision problems)
fainting spells
sudden loss of alertness

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

triamterene
verapamil
cimetidine
diltiazem
mental problems/psychotic disturbances medication
metoclopramide
quinidine/quinine
ranitidine
sleep medication

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Pramipexole is used in the treament of symptoms of Parkinsons Disease and also restless leg syndrome (RLS).

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

kidney disease
low blood pressure
sleeping problems
heart disease
dizzy/fainting spells