When taking Mirapex, it is important that your healthcare professional check your progress regularly, to allow for dose adjustments and for the reduction of any unwanted effects.

Do not stop taking Mirapex suddenly without first talking to your healthcare professional. Your healthcare professional may want you to reduce your dose of Mirapex first before stopping it completely.

Because Mirapex may cause drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, vision problems, weakness, or coordination problems, you should make sure you know how you react to Mirapex before you drive, use machines, or perform any activity that requires alertness, good coordination, or the ability to think and see well.

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Professional?

You should tell your healthcare professional if you:

• have or have had any unusual or allergic reaction to Mirapex (pramipexole), or if you are allergic to any other substances (foods, preservatives, or dyes).

• are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Although Mirapex has not been studied in pregnant women, animal studies have shown that Mirapex may interfere with pregnancy when the mother is given doses many times higher than the human dose. It is unknown whether Mirapex passes into human breast milk, although there is a possibility of serious unwanted effects in nursing infants.

• have eye problems, especially with the retina.

• experience hallucinations, hypotension (low blood pressure), or postural hypotension (dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position).

• have kidney problems.

Mirapex Side Effects

Tell your healthcare professional if any of the following side effects associated with Mirapex use are severe or persistent:

• involuntary movements and motions
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• upset stomach
• heartburn
• constipation
• excessive tiredness
• frequent urination
• dry mouth
• decreased sexual desire or ability