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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Switching From Mirapex To Requip

Premium Questions

Dr. Benard Shehu MD

Requip and Mirapex for Restless Leg Syndrome . I am not convinced that this is a good drug for me. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

Hello. I have Restless Leg Syndrome and have been taking REquip or Mirapex for close to 16 years. I have many of the side affects mentioned on this website -- falling to sleep during regular daily ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

I am on Mirapex for Parkinsons. I am extremely anxious at night and have insomnia . Could the Mirapex be responsible? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

My mom is currently taking Sinemet and Mirapex for her Parkinsons. she was having high blood ... advised to stop Mirapex. After she stopped Mirapex for a day, her dizziness was lessened and headache... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)
Dr.  Olsi Taka MD

I am taking Requip and Gabapentin for Restless Syndrome. The Requip makes me nauseated and causes nasal congestion . Is there any way to deal with that? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olsi Taka ( Neurologist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I JUST STARTED TAKING REQUIP 2MG IT IS NOT HELPING AT ALL I HAVE BEEN ON MIRAPEX FOR ALMOST 20 YRS ... BETTER THAN THIS REQUIP MY QUESTION IS CAN I TAKE A MIRAPEX TONIGHT EVEN THO I Hve taken 3... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Shinas Hussain MD

I have been taking Mirapex for quite some time and recently changed to requip that did not work at all went back to Mirapex and have no problem with rls. Some say thw active ingredents are the same is ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shinas Hussain ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka MD

I I just started taking requip for my restless leg syndrome, replacing mirapex, which was causing ...? Could I be having withdrawals from the mirapex? This is the second night I have not been able to... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Olgeta Xhufka ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Praveen MD

I believe what I have is restless leg syndrome. So far my PCP has prescribed requip, mirapex and clonazepem. So far this has only gotten worse. I have had this my whole life, but about three years ago I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Ivan R. Rommstein MD

I am having jumping arms and legs I am now on hydrocodone for this and it is working, but have been told i need to get off of hyd, because they are habit forming, suggested I try requip or mirapex,,, the ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)