Mirapex Side Effects
Mirapex (Pramipexole Dihydrochloride) and Requip (ropinirole) are supposed to ease the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, a disorder that causes muscle rigidity, weakness, shaking, tremors and difficulty walking or talking. Both medications have recently been linked to gambling addiction and compulsive behavior.
Mirapex and Requip are supposed to have the same effect on your body as the naturally occurring chemical dopamine. The drugs works by amplifying the effect of whatever dopamine is available in the body. Lower levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson’s disease. Mirapex and Requip are used to treat the symptoms of this terrible disease, however a number of side effects have recently been linked to the drug.
Mirapex & Requip Side Effects:
- Obsessive compulsive behavior
- Abnormal dreams
- Arthritis
- Chest Pain
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Difficulty breathing/walking
- Hallucinations
- Vision abnormalities
Mirapex and Requip have also been linked to decreased blood pressure, resulting in the following symptoms: nausea, fainting, blackouts and profuse sweating. Mirapex has also been known to cause drowsiness and can trigger hallucinations. There have been several reports of people falling asleep (without any notice) while performing everyday functions.
Mirapex less common side effects:
Decreased sex drive, delusions, difficulty swallowing, fever, general feeling of illness, impotence, inability to hold urine, muscle spasms or twitching, pneumonia, skin disorders, thinking abnormalities, uncontrollable restlessness, unfounded suspicions and weight loss.
Mirapex rare side effects:
Abnormal ejaculation, abnormal heartbeat, agitation, blood clots, blood in urine, blood circulation problems, convulsions, difficult or painful urination, enlarged abdomen, eye disorders, heart attack, heart problems, joint problems, lung problems, mental illness, muscular problems, prostate problems, severe chest pain (angina) and thirst.
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