What is Mirapex?
Mirapex is used alongside other medications to treat Parkinson’s disease. In taking this medication it can improve your ability to move, decrease tremors, stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. And it may decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move. This medication works in helping to restore the balance of dopamine in the brain. It also comes in four strengths which are 0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, and 1mg, and as of this moment we only sell the generic alternative to the Mirapex known as Pramipexole. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-877-385-8998.
How long does Mirapex stay in your system?
The terminal half-life of Mirapex is about 8 hours in younger patients and around 12 hours in the elderly. Therefore, this medication can roughly take about 24 hours to exit your system.
What are the side effects of Mirapex?
Some of the most common side effects for Mirapex are as follows; Dizziness when standing, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, headache, dizziness and spinning sensations, drowsiness, swelling in the hands and feet, appetite or weight changes, insomnia, blurred vision, amnesia, forgetfulness, impotence, loss of interest in sex, and inability in achieving a orgasm. While these are the more common side effects, if they do persist or worsen, you should speak with your doctor as soon as you can.
Who makes Mirapex?
Mirapex is manufactured by the company known as Boehringer Ingelheim. And it was approved for medical use on July 1, 1997.