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Hello Everyone, My name is Perry and I was diagnosed with parkinson's 6 years ago. I am one of those patients diagnosed at an early age (was 35 at that time). Since this is my first posting on this list server, please forgive me if I make any mistakes (format, content, etc.)while composing this message. I would like to know if anyone in this group (including pharmacists,doctor's,health care professionals)or those in this group who can provide any information on the drug "Mirapex"? What side effects are associated with it. I am currently taking this along with Sinemet for my PD. Two weeks ago as I was leaving work I passed out and had a car accident as a result (almost a head-on collision with on coming traffic). Up until the accident I had no adverse reactions while taking this drug. The hospital test results while in ER came back normal except that my potasium level was low. I was advised by doctors not to drive until the cause is determined. My nuerologist put me on "Comptan" and depending on how I respond, "mirapex" will be phased out. One article (see Dr. Steven Frucht's article published in the June, 1999 edition of Neurology by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation)said mirapex causes sudden loss of conciousness or "sleep attacks". Any info would be appreciated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Kick off your party with Yahoo! Invites. http://invites.yahoo.com/