Pramipexole Dihydrochloride Er (Mirapex ER)

Alternate Name: Mirapex

Description: Mirapex ER is prescribed for the treatment of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and RLS. Pramipexole is the generic version. On average Mirapex ER is priced at about $680 for a supply of 30, 0.375 mg extended-release tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive a Mirapex ER discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 0.75 MG

Warnings: Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not really there Twitching or muscle movements you cannot control, tremors, problems with balance or walking Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. It may even cause you to fall asleep without warning while you drive, talk, or eat. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy or lightheaded. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, low blood pressure, a sleep disorder, or dyskinesia (trouble with muscle control). This medicine may cause the following problems:Low blood pressureHallucinationsUnusual changes in thoughts or behavior, including an urge to gamble, spend money, binge eat, or an increased sex drivePosture changes that you cannot controlRhabdomyolysis (muscle disease that can lead to kidney problems) Muscle pain, stiffness, tenderness, or weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how pramipexole works. Tell your doctor if you are using the following: Amantadine, cimetidine, cisplatin, diltiazem, levodopa, metoclopramide, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, ranitidine, thiothixene, triamterene, verapamilPhenothiazine medicine (including chlorpromazine, perphenazine, promethazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine), Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.