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yes please see a cardiologist or one who specializes in syncope or autonomic dysfunction. I have orthostatic hypotension BP drops at least 15-25 points upon sitting or standing, ect) and take my blood pressure after laying down for 10 mins, the sitting for 2 mins, then after standing . I have someone with me when I do all three and write it for me along with my pulse. I am suppose to do this the same time everyday, so i shoot for the evening and afternoon. I go to cardiac rehab which involves stretching, the treadmill, and riding a recumbent bike or stationary bike that keeps tabs on my pulse along with the physiologists in a medical setting. Exercise is extremely important and do it with supervision and cardiologists advice. Also, u getting enough fluids?? electrolytes?? diabetic?? As for Mirapex, I took it and experienced sleep attacks. I retained fluids more than my usual from florineff. For MYSELF only, I couldn't tolerate the drug. For some it is great! Do take ur bp daily and tell ur doctor. Fax him/her the pressures and pulses. Along with the times of ur drugs and amount, along with the activity u performed, and the food u ate. Does ur neuro specialize in movement disorders? pd and atypical pd? Bob Anibal wrote: > > Suggest you consult cardiologist or vascular specialist. Cecily had an > episode that sounds sort of like yours - the doc called it a syncope - they > put a Holter ( spelling ?) monitor on her which showed fluctuations in blood > pressure. Result ? a pacemaker. She still falls asleep a lot in her chair > but no more pass-outs > Bob A. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "D Laird" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Monday, January 01, 2001 11:57 AM > Subject: Mirapex Riluzole passing out-sleep attacks > > 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/