Re: Mirapex & Nasal Congestion; Help! #2

[Guest guest]

Hi,

My Mom said to tell you the warning on Mirapex to talk to your doctor if you

develop a cold or cold like symptoms is only for those who are taking Sinemet,

which she does, and Mirapex.

The booklet Mom has for Parkinson's patients on Mirapex says, " In general, the

most common side effects of Mirapex, include nausea, dizziness, and sleepiness

in patients with early Parkinson's disease and postural hypotension, or low

blood pressure, impaired voluntary movements and motor activities, and

insomnia and dizziness in patients with advanced Parkinson's Disease.

Hypotension may occur more frequently during initial therapy, especially when

you get up from a sitting or lying position. Hallucinations have also been

reported, and the elderly are at a higher risk than younger patients with

Parkinson's Disease....

Because Mirapex can cause drowsiness, you should not drive a car or operate

other complex machinery until you know how Mirapex will affect you.

Your doctor should be notified if you become pregnant, or intend to become

pregnant, during therapy, or if you are breast-feeding.

Taking Mirapex with food may reduce nausea.

Anyone seen a booklet for those taking Mirapex only for RLS?

Barbara