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Mirapex |
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- Description - |
Although it is not a cure, Mirapex eases the symptoms of Parkinson'sdisease--aprogressivedisordermarked by muscle rigidity, weakness, shaking, tremor, and eventuallydifficulty with walking and talking. Parkinson's disease resultsfrom a shortage of the chemical messenger dopamine in certain areas of thebrain. Mirapex is believed to work by boosting the action of whateverdopamine is available. The drug can be used with other Parkinson'smedications such as Eldepryl, Sinemet, and Larodopa.
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abnormal dreams,arthritis,chest pain,confusion,constipation,decreased sensitivity to touch,difficulty breathing,difficulty walking,dizziness,dizziness upon standing,drowsiness,dry mouth,hallucinations,increased muscle tone,increased urination,insomnia,involuntary movement (jerky motions),lack of appetite,memory loss,nasal inflammation,nausea,swelling,urinary tract infections,vision abnormalities,weakness |
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Carbidopa/Levodopa (Sinemet)
Sedatives and tranquilizers such as chloral hydrate, codeine products,Dalmane, Halcion, and phenobarbital
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR)
Major tranquilizers such as Compazine, Haldol, Mellaril, Navane,Prolixin, Stelazine, and Thorazine
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute)
Quinine
Ranitidine (Zantac)
Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)
Combining Mirapex with Sinemet or Larodopa sometimes triggers twitching and jerkymovements. If this happens, tell your doctor. A reduction in your dose of Sinemet orLarodopa may solve the problem.
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Boehringer-Ingelheim |
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PO Box 368 |
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Ridgefield, CT 06877-0368 |
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USA |
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