Mirapex Oral

Mirapex Oral Side Effects

Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, constipation, headache, or dry mouth may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• fainting
• mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, depression, hallucinations, memory problems)
• increased difficulty moving/walking
• muscle cramps/spasm
• restlessness
• decreased sexual ability
• increased shakiness (tremor)/stiffness

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• swelling of the ankles/feet
• chest pain
• compulsive behaviors (e.g., pathological gambling)
• fever
• unusually fast/slow/irregular heartbeat
• muscle pain/weakness
• unusual tiredness
• change in amount of urine
• vision changes

Some people taking pramipexole have reported falling asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (e.g., talking on the phone, driving). In some cases, sleep occurred without any feelings of drowsiness beforehand. This sleep effect may occur any time during treatment with pramipexole, including up to 1 year after starting the medication. Therefore, you should not drive or take part in other possibly dangerous activities until you are certain that this medication will not cause drowsiness or sudden sleep. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the day, do not drive or take part in other possibly dangerous activities until you have discussed this effect with your doctor. Your risk is increased with use of alcohol or other medications that can make you drowsy. You may also develop a sudden drop in blood pressure, which can cause dizziness, nausea, sweating, and fainting. This is more likely when you are first starting the medication, when your dose is increased, or when you get up suddenly. To lower your risk, get up slowly from a sitting or lying position.