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I need some advice from anyone who may have had similar experience with the following: I was taking Mirapex (1.5 mg per day) titrated from .375 mg per day over 8-9 months. I developed swollen ankles and "sleep attacks" the next 2-3 months. I tried relafin for swollen ankle, didn't work. Dr. then put ankle in a cast for a month, that didn't work either. I read on the list where some were having similar problems be cause of Mirapex. I stopped Mirapex (slowly) and swollen ankles and sleep attacks were gone, 4-5 months ago. Neuro thinks I am now under medicated because of increased tremors, slower gait, minor balance problems and increased drooling. He says I have two options, add requip to meds or add straight Sinemet and increase Sinemet CR ( I now take 21/2 tabs per day, 50/200 Sinemet CR) That's my only sinemet med I am afraid Requip will have the same side effect of swollen ankles and "Sleep Attacks" as Mirapex did. What would you do? Bob Chapman 66/60/55