90 patient evaluations for Pramipexole
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Mar 1, 2011 (Started Mar 20, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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EffectivenessModerate (for restless feeling in legs)
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1.5 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I was taking Sifrol three times daily , did not seem to do to my satifaction.
Alo i used to forget to take the midday tab.
I get hallucinations occasionally, I know they are not real so that does not trouble me. My legs swell, I take Urex which does help a little.
I am now taking Sifrol ER. (extended release)1.5mg this seems to be working out now . I still have hallucinations, at night. Sowllen legs in theda time. I am able to put up with these as the other benefits of no more restless legs, less cramps..
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jul 25, 2010 (Started Mar 20, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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EffectivenessMajor (for restless feeling in legs)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1.5 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Benefits: Restless legs were helped enormously. leg cramps were helped in the beginning. The severity of cramping has increased (th very cold weather may be a cause as well).
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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Feb 5, 2011 (Started Jul 08, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (obsessive compulsive eating)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
2 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I am well aware of Mirapax's ability to become habitual and contribute to OCD.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
obsessive compulsive eating
Sep 6, 2010 (Started Jul 08, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate (obsessive compulsive eating)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
2 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
If you are taking Mirapex, be mindful that it is known to cause obsessive - compulsive behaviors ... I put on a ton of weight and attribute that to Mirapex. I'm weary of carrying the excess poundage and having the commensurate fatigue, so have joined Weight Watchers and begun a walking/biking regimen and am trying to switch the OCD from food to exercise. So far (the first week,) so good!
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
obsessive compulsive eating
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Jan 21, 2011 (Started Jan 01, 2004)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
3 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Be very careful about driving if you have drowsiness. I don't drive after destroying one car. Not driving was a big change.
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
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Dec 30, 2010 (Started Apr 20, 2007)
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EffectivenessMajor (for pain)
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Side effectsMild (sensitivity to medications)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
2 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
For me Mirapex has stopped most of the flareups I was having five days a week.
I still get fibro fog but it seems minor compared to the pain. In the winter I will have a minor flare up due to the changing weather patterns.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
sensitivity to medications
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Dec 11, 2010 (Started Sep 19, 2010)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsModerate (excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
3 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
check excessive daytime sleepiness
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
Oct 9, 2010 (Started Sep 19, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
3 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
So far - so good. This Sifrol ER is replacing Cabergoline
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
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Dec 3, 2010 (Started Oct 07, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild (daytime sleepiness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
3 mg
Daily
Side effects:
daytime sleepiness
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 2, 2010 (Started Jul 05, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for tremor(s))
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Side effectsMild (drowsiness, weight gain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
2.25 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
weight gain, drowsiness
Apr 20, 2009 (Started Jul 05, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for tremor(s))
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Side effectsMild (drowsiness, weight gain)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
3 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
weight gain, drowsiness
Oct 16, 2008 (Started Jul 05, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for tremor(s))
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1.5 mg
Daily
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
Side effects:
weight gain, drowsiness
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Oct 10, 2010 (Started Jun 08, 2010)
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EffectivenessSlight (for periodic limb movement disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.125 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
going to ask doc to increase. i have increased myself and therefore run out. can't keep my leg still at nite.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Jul 31, 2010 (Started Jun 08, 2010)
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EffectivenessSlight (for periodic limb movement disorder)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.125 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
dosage doesn't seem to always work
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 7, 2010 (Started Aug 05, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Parkinson's disease)
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
3 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I stopped Mirapex to try Mirapex Extended Release. Mirapex ER has been less effective. I have a mild tremor all the time now. It is like the Mirapex ER has taken out the highs and lows to give me a steady dose....but I think I prefer having those highs...when the Mirapex is definitely working to lessen the tremor.
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Oct 6, 2010 (Started Mar 11, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for restless feeling in legs)
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Side effectsMild (vision problems, frequent urination, dizziness, pain, nausea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.125 mg
Daily
Side effects:
dizziness, frequent urination, vision problems, pain, nausea
Sep 12, 2009 (Started Mar 11, 2009)
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EffectivenessSlight (for restless feeling in legs)
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Side effectsModerate (vision problems, frequent urination, dizziness, pain, nausea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I have been off Mirapex for two days and I am exhausted and taking 4 hour naps. My bladder is much better as is my eyesight. Some of the strange new pains I was experiencing are gone as well. My legs, restless all night and this is the first time I am aware of it.
Side effects:
dizziness, frequent urination, vision problems, pain, nausea
Sep 10, 2009 (Started Mar 11, 2009)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for restless feeling in legs)
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Side effectsModerate (vision problems, frequent urination, dizziness, pain, nausea)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.25 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I am not sure it is working. I have trouble with foggy vision, urinary frequency and I think my pain is worse. I am going off for 1 week to find out if Mirapex is causing this.
Side effects:
dizziness, frequent urination, vision problems, pain, nausea
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