> ... just switched to Mirapex ...
> Well, we made the first major error one makes, we neglected to clarify the
> times the Mirapex was to be taken. So, the good patient and CG diligently
> made sure the medications were taken on time. Bruce stopped the Permax
> cold turkey on Wed evening and began his Mirapex (.l25). He took the drug
> WITH his Sinemet and Eldypryl beginning in the am and continuing every 4
> hours. (BIG MISTAKE).
> We, thank God, found out that this was completely wrong. He should not
> combine the drugs and in addition, the Mirapex must be spaced out about 7
> to 8 hours apart.
My dad just switched to Mirapex and his neuro gave him a fact sheet from Upjohn.
He was only taking Sinemet (a 1/2 tablet 4 times a day). His N cut him
back to three times a day and told him to take it with the Mirapex !
He takes them (0.125mg) 3 times - with breakfast/lunch & dinner.
he seems to be doing well with it so far - but he was one who could NOT
tolerate Sinemet. People who were happy before don't seem as thrilled with
the Mirapex as those who were MISERABLE on Sinemet.
> Bruce suffered terribly - chills, insomnia, chest tingling, sluggishness,
> slurred speech - you name it. It was terribly frightening.
Wow that must have been scary !
> We hope this is the beginning of a positive future with Mirapex. Time,
> communication, and a positive attitude all help.
>
I hope so too - for you AND us ...
It amazes me how little is known about the administration of this drug and
also how different people react to different regimines ! I guess you have to
find whats best for you - but in between when it gets worse before getting
better its tough to deal with !
talk to you soon
donna
(daughter of PD dad 74 dg 1/97 - Sinemet/Mirapex)
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