I am looking for any info on Mirapex side effects....The only side effect I can find is about falling asleep. I am having bad joint pain in my knees. Just started saturday, and I started my full dose of Mirapex friday (1.5mg)day. I am also on Amantadine (generic for Symmetrel). Still having tremors and balance problems, so far Mirapex really hasnt helped me. I already have a call into my doctor, waiting for return call. Just trying to get more info before I see the doctor. He will not put me on sinemet because he says I am too young. He said the longer you take it, the worse side effects you get down the road. He said he only gives it to his older patients. My symptoms are tremor in right hand, and head...balance problems, fallen 5 times in past 2 weeks, joint pain in knees, right leg dragging and freezing (which has caused most of falls), depression, fatigue, and trouble walking any distance. I am only 31 yrs old. Any info would be greatly appreciated. My doctor is really good, he and his team of doctors are third in the nation in pallidomy surgeries. I really am just looking for ideas or thoughts to bring up to my doctor when I go see him. Thanks, and sorry for being so winded. Tina-----Fairfield, Ohio