What is Pramipexole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Pramipexole is an anti-Parkinson's agent that is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's Disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control and for moderate to severe primary restless legs syndrome. It may also be used for the treatment of depression.
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How do members experience Pramipexole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 5,046 | 681 | |
| Restless legs syndrome | 565 | 180 | |
| Restless feeling in legs | 205 | 84 | |
| Tremor(s) | 54 | 42 | |
| Periodic limb movement disorder | 45 | 13 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 90 | |
| Weight gain | 55 | |
| Nausea | 47 | |
| Insomnia | 38 | |
| Vivid dreams | 29 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 26 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 147 | |
| Moderate | 236 | |
| Mild | 240 | |
| None | 363 |
Member evaluations
sharon28753
evaluated on Oct 10, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for periodic limb movement disorder: Slight
- Side effects: None
Tulabee
evaluated on Aug 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
magdalene
evaluated on Jul 16, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Major
- Side effects: None
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