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On 30 Jun 2000, at 15:27, Perry W wrote: > 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. > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Perry, There is good reliable information, concerning hundreds of prescription drugs, available online at medline plus.... http://medlineplus.gov/ Medline Plus - About Your Medications http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/aboutyourmedicines.html Mirapex / Pramipexole http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/pramipexolesystemic203739.html Questions All Patients Should Ask Their Pharmacist About Their Medications http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/askpharmacist/ask-pharmacist.htm Best regards .... murray [log in to unmask]