I just talked with my Mom. Dad has been on the initial dose of Mirapex for a week now. He also takes Sinemet, although I'm not sure about the dose level. Anyway, she said he's doing fine, other than feeling a bit sleepy at first. In fact, he started some water therapy last week and after he was done, she asked him if he wanted to go anywhere else. Usually, he'd say yes, but that day he was pretty tired! He's still falling backward, too. I was hoping that the Mirapex would take care of that, but maybe it's just a matter of time... Trish