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Prescription

Pramipexole

For Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome

Pramipexole (Mirapex) is a dopamine agonist used in Parkinson's and restless legs syndrome. Doses are titrated up.

How the pharmacy helps

We carry 0.25, 1, and 1.5 mg.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Mirapex
Pramipexole
0.5mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Pramipexole Questions

Sudden sleep onset has been reported. Be careful driving until you know how it affects you.
Compulsive gambling, shopping, or eating have been reported on dopamine agonists. Tell the prescriber if any new compulsive behaviour appears.
Yes — at lower doses. Augmentation (worsening over time) can develop; tell the prescriber.

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