Hi, I am on mirapexin, got no effect at all til went above 1mg, was advised to double it but being stubborn decided to increase in tiny amounts, supplemented with exercising as i got my functions back in left side. The only side effects I had were intermittent 'internal shaking' and fuzzy-headedness on and off for first six weeks; more annoying was it interfered with my sleep and i'd wake for periods in the night, which was hard as i still had to get up to go to work; that rectified gradually over time. However more than made up for by the massive improvements physically. Now on 2.45mg daily spread over three doses and been stable for 18 months. I wouldn't swap it for anything frankly, been lucky but also not used any more than I really need and done all I can myself to keep strong.

Hi,
The only person who can judge properly the effectiveness and advantages in taking Mirapexin is yourself.Listening to all the advice is a good thing.Cover all bases,but we are all different,have varying lifestyles.What we do,or have to do during an average day,will certainly have a bearing on each medication that we take.
The side affects have to be weighed against the advantages.Indeed some side effects are advantages.Again,that depends on ones own personality and viewpoint.I feel it is important to go on your own instinct,nobody knows how you feel within your own body.Especially when diagnosed young,Mirapexin is an important medication with the delaying of Levadopa treatment in mind,which also has its own side effect complications.
From a personal point of view.I have been on Mirapexin and Azilect since March 2010(How time flies by!)The advantages,in the relief of frozen shoulder symptoms,overall function,especially being able to write again(although not brilliant)is well worth any side effects I get.I have never felt ill on Mirapexin and am presently going through the house systematically decorating each room.I could never have done that a couple of years ago.
You will find threads on here which give a very negative view of DA meds,that is for each person to weigh up,then form their own decision based on their own personal circumstances.Will just say though,that most medications have side effects,they are clearly explained on the accompanying leaflets now.The importance of Mirapexin,especially in YPWP should not be overlooked.
All the best
Titan

Hi milly Molly
I'm giving the mirapexin a good chance to work I don't want to go on anything stronger cause of the side effects.but I've got another problem on top of pd now.four week ago my face Bon the right side went numb and spred within seconds to the top of my head it felt like a stroke.ive now got bells palesy which is getting me down with the pain and tightness of the muscle which stresses. Me out and makes the pd worse which makes the palesy worse.pain killers dont work,'I'm seeing doc tomorrow and going up a dose on the tablets to try and stop the trembling.hopefully I'll get better.twins 99

Hi prolly I'm now on 2.05 mirapexin the cramps have worn off and dizzynessf I'll let you know if they come back with the increase in dosage.got the shakes so I know I need a larger dosage.have headache with the bells paley constantly nothing takes it away.but consultant says it will clear completely which is good news.im giving the mirapexin a good go because I think the alternative I s worse.teins99