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Pramipexole Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Mirapex, Mirapexin, Novo-Pramipexole, Pexola, Sifrol
What is Pramipexole? Pramipexole has similar effects of dopamine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body. Low levels of dopamine are associated with Parkinson's disease (PD). It is used to treat PD symptoms, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control; also to treat restless legs syndrome.
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Reasons Taken
15 patients in the community are taking or have taken Pramipexole.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | 40% |
| Fasciculations | 3 | 20% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 3 | 20% |
| disease-related symptoms | 2 | 13% |
| Restless Leg Syndrome | 1 | 6% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Pramipexole.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Pramipexole or how long patients were taking Pramipexole before stopping.
