Sid - I didn't mean to startle you. I am looking at the information I have regarding mirapex, and it shows ascending dosage. They stop at l.5mg three times a day (total daily dose of 4.5mg). There I go assuming again. As I am not of the medical field, I am going to sit in on any future discussions about the strength of mirapex and keep my mouth in a closed position throughout. It would be interesting to know if anyone is taking more than l.5mg three times a day. Edie 63/l9