medicine
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Dr Yu: 20251126
Sifrol not effective. Reduce Sifrol. from 250 to 125/week, then off.
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sifrol
Sifrol is used to treat
the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
PARKINSON'S DISEASE Parkinson's disease is a disease of the brain that affects body movement. The symptoms of Parkinson's disease are caused by a lack of dopamine, a naturally occurring chemical produced by certain brain cells.
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Pramipexole Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 13, 2024.
Serious side effects
Other side effects
Professional info
Applies to pramipexole: oral tablet, oral tablet extended release.
Precautions
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This is to allow for changes in your dose and to check for any unwanted effects.
Do not change your dose or Stop taking pramipexole without first checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are taking before stopping it completely. Stopping this medicine suddenly may cause anxiety, discouragement, feeling sad or empty, irritability, lack of appetite, lack of feeling or emotion, loss of interest or pleasure, sweating, tiredness, trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, uncaring, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
People taking pramipexole have reported falling asleep without warning during activities of daily living, including driving, which sometimes resulted in accidents. This may happen as late as one year after taking the medicine. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert, well-coordinated, or able to think or see well.
Check with your doctor before using this medicine with alcohol or other medicines that affect the central nervous system (CNS). This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever or colds, sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine, prescription pain medicine or narcotics, barbiturates or medicine for seizures, muscle relaxants, or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. .
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. These symptoms are more likely to occur when you begin taking this medicine, or when the dose is increased. Getting up slowly may help. If you have this problem, talk to your doctor.
Hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there) may occur in some patients. This is more common with elderly patients. If you have hallucinations, check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause posture changes that you cannot control. Tell your doctor right away if you have your neck bending forward, bending forward at the waist, or tilting sideways when you sit, stand, or walk.
Check with your doctor right away if you have dark-colored urine, fever, muscle cramps or spasms, muscle pain or stiffness, or unusual tiredness or weakness. These may be symptoms of a condition called rhabdomyolysis (muscle disease that can lead to kidney problems).
Some people who have used this medicine had unusual changes in their thoughts or behavior, including an urge to gamble, spend money, binge eat, or an increased sex drive. Talk with your doctor if this is a concern for you.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
Serious side effects of pramipexole
Along with its needed effects, pramipexole may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking pramipexole:
More common side effects
dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when standing up suddenly from a sitting/lying position
drowsiness
nausea
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
trouble sleeping
twitching, twisting, or other unusual body movements
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common side effects
chest tightness
confusion
cough
difficulty with swallowing
double vision or other changes in vision
falling asleep without warning
fearfulness, suspiciousness, or other mental changes
fever
frequent urination
memory loss
muscle or joint pain
muscle weakness
restlessness or need to keep moving
swelling of the body
trouble breathing
writhing, twisting, or other unusual body movements
Rare side effects
abnormal thinking
anxiety
bloody or cloudy urine
chest pain
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
frequent urge to urinate
loss of bladder control
swelling of the arms or legs
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