Pramipexole (Systemic)

Brand Names : Mirapex

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially when standing up; drowsiness; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); nausea; trouble in sleeping; twitching, twisting, or other unusual body movements; unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Confusion; cough; difficulty in 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; shortness of breath; swelling of body; tightness in chest; troubled breathing; wheezing; writhing, twisting, or other unusual body movements

Rare

Abnormal thinking; anxiety; bloody or cloudy urine; chest pain; difficult, burning, or painful urination; dizziness; frequent urge to urinate; loss of bladder control; mood or mental changes; swelling of arms or legs

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Constipation; dryness of mouth; headache; heartburn, indigestion, or acid stomach

Less common

Abnormal dreams; decreased sexual drive or ability; general feeling of discomfort or illness; increased cough; increased sweating; itching; joint pain; loss of appetite; runny nose; skin problems, such as rash or itching; weight loss

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.