What Is The Dosage Of Mirapex For Restless Leg Syndrome?

Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2015

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Question : Hello, I have severe restless leg syndrome. I am takeing 3 mg.4 times a day and still having some problems. If I start Mirapex should I take the same dosage? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Start with low dose of drug

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic

Restless leg syndrome is a distressing condition. You are currently on Ropinirol and still the symptoms are persisting. If we consider pharmacology then both Ropinirol and Mirapax (pramipaxol) belongs to same group of drugs. As per my opinion if Ropinirol is not resulting in improvement then Pramipaxol can be started. But start the doses as per your prescription and with low doses. 1.5 mg starting dose would not result in side effects as high starting dose result in nausea, vomiting as side effect.

Apart from this start taking Vitamin E capsules for early improvement. Doses of Vitamin E 400-600 mg per day will help in quick effects of medicine. Take the drugs with proper prescription only.

Thanks, Hope this helps you, if you have more doubts you can ask again.

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