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What Is Mirapex Prescribed For?

Mirapex is the brand name of the prescription medication pramipexole. Doctors typically describe Mirapex for diseases and conditions caused by neurological disorders.

  1. Function

    • Mirapex works by stimulating specialized receptors in the brain that are meant for a brain chemical called dopamine. This allows Mirapex to substitute for dopamine in your brain.

    Types of Uses

    • Because of its function as a substitute for dopamine, doctors prescribe Mirapex for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease and Restless Leg Syndrome.

    Features

    • Mirapex is used for treating all stages of Parkinson's disease and is sometimes prescribed along with other drugs like levodopa. Doctors reserve the use of Mirapex for moderate to severe cases of Restless Leg Syndrome.

    Time Frame

    • Patients with Parkinson's disease often take Mirapex for their entire lives, while Restless Leg Syndrome patients usually use the drug until their symptoms subside.

    Considerations

    • Because its effects upon fetal development are unknown, doctors prescribe Mirapex for pregnant women only when there is no safe alternative to treatment. If you have a history of retinal disorders, hallucinations, trouble controlling your muscles, low blood pressure or kidney disorders, it may not be safe for you to take Mirapex, warns the Mayo Clinic.

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