88 patient evaluations for Pramipexole

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Apr 27, 2012 (Started Oct 12, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for restless legs syndrome)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.125 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I stopped taking this because I noticed, 6 months after beginning, that my FVC scores took a sharp turn south around the time that I began. Coincidence?...who knows.
Cost: < $25 monthly

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Mar 9, 2012 (Started May 17, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (compulsive behavior)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 75 mg Daily

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Dec 21, 2011 (Started Jun 21, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Promote relaxation)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1.5 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I use a daily pill box.
Cost: < $25 monthly

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Mar 7, 2012 (Started Feb 01, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple system atrophy)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for restless feeling in legs)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2.25 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: After no restless leg for over 3 years, my legs are jumpy in the 1-2 hours after getting out of bed, until my morning meds kick in (I presume)
Cost: < $25 monthly

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Feb 28, 2012 (Started Mar 15, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple system atrophy)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 6 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly

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May 15, 2010 (Started May 15, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for restless legs syndrome)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (insomnia)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Advice & Tips: I had to take a prescription sleep Rx to counteract the insomnia experienced with Prmipexole -- Ambien or Lunesta

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Oct 19, 2011 (Started Oct 21, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (weight gain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: You MUST be aware of any changes in your behavior - if you start compulsively eating, spending money/shopping, gambling, or acting sexually compulsive, talk to your physician immediately.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: weight gain

Sep 18, 2011 (Started Oct 21, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (weight gain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I gained a lot of weight because of compulsive eating
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: weight gain

Jun 9, 2011 (Started Oct 21, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (weight gain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: The compulsive behavior aspect is real and should be monitored carefully; however, this is a fine drug that works, and one shouldn't be afraid to try it with the awareness of its possible side effects.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: weight gain

Feb 7, 2009 (Started Oct 21, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (weight gain)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Be aware of the potential to act compulsively but don't be afraid to take this med; it works!
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: weight gain

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Apr 17, 2011 (Started Jun 09, 2011)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Cost: $25-49 monthly

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Mar 26, 2011 (Started Jun 15, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Side effects: compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems

Mar 25, 2011 (Started Jun 15, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (for Overall) (compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 other Daily
Advice & Tips: Know what the side effects are and monitor yourslf on this drug. It did okay for several years, I did not have any sevre problem with compulsive behavoirs.
Side effects: compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems

Mar 5, 2011 (Started Jun 15, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Advice & Tips: I been asked to stop taking this med due to swelling in my ankles,bslsnce problems snd redness of my legs.
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems

Mar 3, 2011 (Started Jun 15, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am dealing with the effects of coming off this med right now.
Cost: $200+ monthly
Side effects: compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems

Jan 12, 2008 (Started Jun 15, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (compulsive behavior)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I have not stopped this medication. This was an error on my part.
Side effects: compulsive behavior, swelling in legs, feet and ankles, balance problems

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Aug 25, 2010 (Started Sep 15, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for restless feeling in legs)
  • Effectiveness
    Major (for muscle spasms)
  • Side effects
    Severe (for Overall) (narcolepsy)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Had to cease Mirapex due to following issue: Mirapex may also cause you to fall asleep without any warning, even while doing normal daily activities such as driving, and some patients have reported having hallucinations while on the drug. Had innumerable close calls while driving and Neurologist did not figure it out until I saw this warning. NO MORE MIRAPEX ever.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: narcolepsy

Dec 28, 2009 (Started Sep 15, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Excellent for RLS!
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: narcolepsy

Aug 26, 2008 (Started Sep 15, 2007)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Other)
  • Side effects
    None (for Overall)
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: As needed
Advice & Tips: Take as needed, not as directed. I use it when the RLS strikes, it's not an everyday thing, so I use as needed not as directed.
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: narcolepsy

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