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Yesterday, I passed out (voices sounded hollow and distant immediately before, profuse sweating on waking up.) Trip to ER followed - EKG and heart enzymes ruled out heart attack, CT scan was normal. I've been on Mirapex (.75 mg x 3/day) for about four months; possibly on Riluzole (FDA clinical trial) about ten months. The ER doctor contacted my neurologist, who said to just continue on the medication, to go back to ER if another episode occurs, and to check back in with him Tuesday. (I've been diagnosed with Parkinsons' for a little over a year). Since I've read about sudden sleep attacks being a side effect of Mirapex, I was wondering if anyone else who has had the sudden sleep attacks could describe what they were like. I wonder if my episode was "passing out" or a sudden sleep attack. Also, did your sudden sleep attacks occur immediately after you started Mirapex or did it happen after you'd been on the drug for a period of time? Does anyone know if "passing out" can be a side effect of Mirapex or Riluzole? Any other comments welcome. Thank you. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - Share your holiday photos online! http://photos.yahoo.com/