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
youngonsetpd
evaluated on Mar 14, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for freezing of gait: Moderate
- Side effects: None
uxgrrl
evaluated on Mar 12, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for restless feeling in legs: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
technogran
evaluated on Mar 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for restless feeling in legs: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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