Let's try again-GG
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Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 8:44 AM
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Subject: Mirapex
Dear Friends,
Since several of you have recently discussed the side effects of Mirapex, I want to add my story. I take .5 mg 3 x day with Sinemet 25/100. So far this dosage had only helped the stare and other affective conditions. The tremor in my right arm continues.
Recently, my neuro-a movement disorder specialist, suggested increasing the Mirapex
to .75mg 3 x day. I've been on this regimen for a month and have experienced the following.
difficulty breathing, dry mouth, increased urination, nasal inflamation, weakness, decreased sex drive, general feeling of illness, impotence, and pneumonia.
These symptoms are par according to the PDR and might be tolerable if the tremor were helped. The tremor is getting worse ad now continues into the night. It seems that stress and intense cognitive activity aggravate the tremor. My frustration level is increasing and I am thinking about DBS or other intervention.
Should I hang on with Mirapex? Maybe things will improve because I sure feel lousy!
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