Pronunciation: pram i PEX ole
Brand: Mirapex, Mirapex ER
0.75 mg, oval, white, imprinted with BI, 101
0.375 mg, round, white, imprinted with ER, 0.375
1.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with ER, 1.5
3 mg, oval, white, imprinted with ER, 3.0
4.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with ER, 4.5
0.125 mg, round, white, imprinted with BI, 83
0.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with BI BI, 84 84
0.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with BI BI, 85 85
1 mg, round, white, imprinted with BI BI, 90 90
1.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with BI BI, 91 91
0.75 mg, round, white, imprinted with ER, 0.75
2.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with ER, 2.25
0.125 mg, round, white, imprinted with 91
1.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 9/5
0.75 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 84
0.125 mg, round, white, imprinted with CL, 2
0.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with CL 3
0.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with CL 4
1.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with CL 6
1 mg, oval, white, imprinted with S G, 1 30
0.125 mg, round, imprinted with SG, 126
0.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with S G, 1 27
0.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with S G, 1 28
1 mg, oval, white, imprinted with SG, 1 30
0.75 mg, oval, white, imprinted with Y, 44
0.125 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with P1
0.25 mg, round, blue, imprinted with P2
0.5 mg, oblong, lavender, imprinted with P3
0.125 mg, round, white, imprinted with PX
0.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with PX 1
0.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with PX 2
1 mg, oval, white, imprinted with PX 3
0.125 mg, round, white, imprinted with 2, U
0.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 4 4, U U
0.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with U U, 8 8
1 mg, round, white, imprinted with U U, 6 6
1.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 37 37, U U
0.125 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, C2
0.25 mg, oval, white, imprinted with b, C3
0.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with b, C4
0.75 mg, oval, white, imprinted with 8019, TV
1 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, C5
1.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, C6
1.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with RDY, 613
3 mg, oval, white, imprinted with RDY, 614
4.5 mg, oval, white, imprinted with RDY, 615
0.25 mg, round, peach, imprinted with 9 2
1.5 mg
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.
Pramipexole is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). Pramipexole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Only immediate-release pramipexole (Mirapex) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release pramipexole (Mirapex ER) is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms.
Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.
Pramipexole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use pramipexole if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
People with Parkinson's disease may have a higher risk of skin cancer (melanoma). Talk to your doctor about this risk and what skin symptoms to watch for.
It is not known whether pramipexole will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether pramipexole passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
If you are taking immediate-release pramipexole (Mirapex) you should not take extended-release pramipexole (Mirapex ER) at the same time.
The dose and timing of pramipexole in treating Parkinson's disease is different from the dose and timing in treating RLS. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about the kind of pramipexole you receive at the pharmacy.
Pramipexole can be taken with or without food. Take the medication with food if it upsets your stomach.
Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet (Mirapex ER). Swallow it whole.
If you are taking this medication for RLS, tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse, if they occur in the morning or earlier than usual in the evening, or if you feel restless symptoms in your hands or arms.
Do not stop using pramipexole suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Do not drink alcohol. Dangerous side effects can occur when alcohol is combined with pramipexole.
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.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some people taking pramipexole have fallen asleep during normal daytime activities such as working, talking, eating, or driving. Tell your doctor if you have any problems with daytime sleepiness or drowsiness.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Side effects such as confusion or hallucinations may be more likely in older adults.
You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor if this occurs.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Using pramipexole with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect pramipexole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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