Pramipex 1 mg Strip of 10 Tablets

Specifications

Dosage Type

Tablet

Salt composition

Pramipexole (1.0 mg)

Packaging

Strip

FAQs

Q: Does Pramipex 1 Tablet Cause Weight Gain?A: A Common Side Effect Of Pramipex 1 Tablet Is Decrease In Body Weight Which May Be Due To Decrease In Appetite. Uncommonly, It Can Also Cause Increase In Weight. However, If You Have Concerns Regarding Your Weight Talk To Your Doctor Or A Nutritionist.&&Q: Does Pramipex 1 Tablet Make You Sleepy?A: Yes, Pramipex 1 Tablet May Cause Sleepiness. You May Also Experience Sudden Episodes Of Falling Asleep. If It Occurs, Restrict Driving And Using Heavy Machinery And Inform Your Doctor.&&Q: How Does Pramipex 1 Tablet Work For Restless Legs?A: Restless Leg Syndrome (Rls) Is A Condition That Causes Discomfort In The Legs And A Strong Urge To Move The Legs, Especially At Night And When Sitting Or Lying Down. Pramipex 1 Tablet Belongs To Dopamine (Neurotransmitter) Agonist Class Of Medicines. It Acts By Stimulating The Dopamine Receptors Which Is Needed In The Brain To Control Movement. Hence, It Is Used To Improve Rls.&&Q: Is Pramipex 1 Tablet A Muscle Relaxant?A: No, Pramipex 1 Tablet Is Not A Muscle Relaxant. It Helps In Improving Movements And Muscle Control In Parkinson’S Disease. It Is A Dopamine Agonist And Acts On Dopamine Receptors.&&Q: Can I Stop Taking Pramipex 1 Tablet If My Symptoms Of Parkinson’S Disease Have Improved?A: You Should Not Stop Pramipex 1 Tablet Without Talking To Your Doctor. Sudden Discontinuation Of Pramipex 1 Tablet May Cause Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. The Symptoms Of Malignant Syndrome Include Loss Of Muscle Movement, Rigid Muscles, Fever, Unstable Blood Pressure, Increased Heart Rate, Confusion, And Depressed Level Of Consciousness.&&Q: How Should Pramipex 1 Tablet Be Taken?A: You Should Take Pramipex 1 Tablet As Directed By Your Doctor. The Doctor Will Decide Your Dose Depending On The Condition You Are Being Treated For. Preferably It Should Be Taken 2-3 Hours Before Bedtime. Swallow The Tablets Whole With Water. It Can Be Taken With Or Without Food, But Taking It With Food May Help Reduce The Chances Of Nausea.&&Q: What Are The Serious Side Effects Of Pramipex 1 Tablet?A: The Serious Side Effects Of Pramipex 1 Tablet Include Hallucinations (Seeing Things Or Hearing Voices That Do Not Exist), Confusion, Aggressive Behavior, Agitation, Abnormal Thoughts, Changes In Vision, Abnormal Body Movements, And Motions That You Cannot Control. It May Also Cause Changes In The Way You Sit Or Stand That You Cannot Control, Such As Your Neck Bending Forward, Bending Forward At The Waist, Or Tilting Sideways When You Sit, Stand Or Walk. Additionally, It May Cause Dark, Red Or Cola-Colored Urine, Muscle Tenderness, Muscle Stiffness Or Aching And Muscle Weakness. Call Your Doctor Immediately If You Experience Any Of These.&&

Safety Advice

Alcohol: Unsafe - Pramipex 1 Tablet May Cause Excessive Drowsiness With Alcohol. Pregnancy: Consult Your Doctor - Pramipex 1 Tablet May Be Unsafe To Use During Pregnancy. Although There Are Limited Studies In Humans, Animal Studies Have Shown Harmful Effects On The Developing Baby. Your Doctor Will Weigh The Benefits And Any Potential Risks Before Prescribing It To You. Please Consult Your Doctor. Breast feeding : Consult Your Doctor - Pramipex 1 Tablet Is Probably Unsafe To Use During Breast feeding . Limited Human Data Suggests That The Drug May Pass Into The Breastmilk And Harm The Baby.Pramipex 1 Tablet Suppresses Serum Prolactin And May Interfere With Breast feeding . Driving: Unsafe - Pramipex 1 Tablet May Cause Side Effects Which Could Affect Your Ability To Drive.Pramipex 1 Tablet Can Cause Hallucinations (Seeing, Hearing Or Feeling Things That Are Not There). This May Affect Your Ability To Drive. Kidney: Caution - Pramipex 1 Tablet Should Be Used With Caution In Patients With Kidney Disease. Dose Adjustment Of Pramipex 1 Tablet May Be Needed. Please Consult Your Doctor. Liver: Safe If Prescribed - Pramipex 1 Tablet Is Probably Safe To Use In Patients With Liver Disease. Limited Data Available Suggests That Dose Adjustment Of Pramipex 1 Tablet May Not Be Needed In These Patients. Please Consult Your Doctor.

Side Effects

Dizziness, Sleepiness, Nausea, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Hallucination, Constipation, Peripheral edema, Muscle spasm