Pramipexole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mirapex
Precautions While Using This MedicineIt is important that your doctor check your progress at regular
visits.
This is necessary to allow dose adjustments and to reduce any
unwanted effects.
Do not stop taking this medicine without first checking
with your doctor.
Your doctor may want you to reduce gradually the
amount you are taking before stopping completely.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy or lightheaded,
or to have vision problems, weakness, or problems with coordination. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you
drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are
not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well.
Patients receiving this medicine have reported falling
asleep while engaged in daily living activities, including the operation of
motor vehicles. Some patients have further reported that they were fully alert
just prior to falling asleep and had no warning signs such as excessive drowsiness.
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur
,
especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. These symptoms
are more likely to occur when you begin taking this medicine, or when the
dose is increased. Getting up slowly may help. If you should have this problem,
check with your doctor.
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
may occur in some patients. This is more common with elderly patients.
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