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  • Mirapexin is a tablet for restless legs syndrome. It helps to calm your symptoms down so you can get your energy back.

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What is Mirapexin?

Mirapexin eases the symptoms of restless legs syndrome; letting you sleep easier. It’s a tablet you take every evening. It treats the painful and uncomfortable sensations you feel in your legs and calms your urge to move around.

Mirapexin is used for people with moderate to severe restless legs syndrome. If lifestyle changes and other medications haven’t been enough to control your restless legs syndrome, Mirapexin might be a good choice.

How does Mirapexin work?

Mirapexin is made up of the active ingredient pramipexole. It’s a type of drug called a dopamine agonist, meaning it acts on the dopamine receptors in your cells and increases the activity of dopamine. [1]

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is thought to be caused by problems with dopamine production. So by acting like dopamine in the body, Mirapexin can help reduce your symptoms.

What doses of Mirapexin are there?

There are four different sizes of Mirapexin tablets. It comes as 0.088mg, 0.18mg, 0.35mg and 0.7mg doses. You’ll usually start on the lowest possible dose and see how well it does at controlling your symptoms. Your clinician can help you find the right dose for you.

Most people have their dose raised every 4-7 days until they find a dose that controls their symptoms. When you order from us, we’ll help you adjust your dose when you need to. All you have to do to get expert advice is log into your account and message us, wherever you are.

Treated trusted sources:

  1. Youdim, M. B., Ben-Shachar, D., Ashkenazi, R., & Yehuda, S., 1983. Brain iron and dopamine receptor function. Advances in biochemical psychopharmacology, 37, 309–321.
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This page was medically reviewed by Dr Daniel Atkinson on April 26, 2023. Next review due on April 26, 2025.

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Mirapexin Pramipexole

How to take Mirapexin

Always follow your clinician’s advice on taking Mirapexin.

  • Try to take Mirapexin at the same time everyday. The best time for most people to take Mirapexin is 2-3 hours before bed.
  • Swallow Mirapexin whole, without crushing or chewing them.
  • Drink water with Mirapexin to help you swallow it.
  • You can take the tablets with or without food. If you find Mirapexin makes you nauseous, having some bland food like toast with it may help.

How long does it take Mirapexin to work?

Mirapexin should start working pretty quickly. It reaches peak concentration in your blood just one to two hours after you take it, and it’s almost totally absorbed. So the relief it brings won’t take long to kick in.

If Mirapexin doesn’t control your RLS right away, you could just need a higher dose (especially if you’re taking one of the lower doses). The maximum dose for restless legs syndrome is six 0.88mg tablets.

Even if you don’t think Mirapexin is working for you, don’t stop taking it suddenly. Talk to your clinician for advice. If you’ve ordered from us, you just have to log in and message one of our experts.

What should I do if I make a mistake while taking Mirapexin?

If you forget to take Mirapexin, skip the missed dose. Take tomorrow’s dose at your normal time. Don’t take extra Mirapexin to make up for missing some.

Mirapexin makes some people very drowsy. If it affects you this way, make sure not to drive or use heavy machinery. It’s also not a good idea to drink alcohol while taking Mirapexin. Mirapexin can make you drowsy, dizzy or confused, especially when you’re new to taking it. Alcohol makes these effects worse.

treated.com This page was written by The Treated Content Team.
Dr Daniel Atkinson
This page was medically reviewed by Dr Daniel Atkinson on April 26, 2023. Next review due on April 26, 2025.

How we source info.

When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.

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FAQ: Mirapexin

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How are Mirapexin tablets different from other treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome?

Answer:
Treatments for restless legs syndrome are often focused around either trying to treat the pain with painkillers, or helping you sleep with sleeping tablets. They can be ineffective, come with side effects and don’t address the root cause of your symptoms. Mirapexin addresses the cause of your symptoms. Some people find that iron tablets are a helpful treatment for restless legs syndrome. This may be because iron deficiency anaemia causes changes to dopamine functioning.[1] But if you’re not deficient in iron, this is unlikely to improve your symptoms.

Are Mirapexin tablets similar to any other treatment?

Answer:
There’s another version of Mirapexin, called Pramipexole. They both contain the same active ingredient, so they work in a very similar way. The main difference is that Mirapexin is a brand name, while Pramipexole is generic. They even come in the same doses. So which one you choose to take is really up to you. The main differences are the name, the price and the packaging.

How effective is Mirapexin?

Answer:
Mirapexin has been shown to really work for restless legs syndrome. One meta-analysis of multiple studies found it was more effective at reducing symptoms and caused fewer side effects than the similar RLS drug Ropinirole. [2] When used to treat restless legs syndrome, Mirapexin was also found to increase sleep quality and quality of life. It had a low risk of side effects, with nausea and sleepiness appearing most often.[3] There are some changes that can make Mirapexin even more effective, like practising good sleep hygiene.

Do I need a prescription for Mirapexin?

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Yes, you need a prescription to take Mirapexin. It’s a strong medication and it’s not right for everyone to take. If you’re interested in Mirapexin, you can talk to one of our clinicians about your health. We’ll let you know if it might be right for you.

Why should I buy Mirapexin online with Treated?

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Restless legs syndrome can disrupt every aspect of your life. Treating it should be simple. All you have to do is chat with our clinicians and we’ll have your medication sent right to you. Pick a schedule that suits you, so your treatment never runs out. Have any questions or need advice? Want to pause, change or cancel your subscription? All you have to do is log into your account. We’ll also be in touch during your treatment to see how you’re getting on.

Treated trusted sources:

  1. Youdim, M. B., Ben-Shachar, D., Ashkenazi, R., & Yehuda, S., 1983. Brain iron and dopamine receptor function. Advances in biochemical psychopharmacology, 37, 309–321.
  2. Quilici, S., Abrams, K., Nicolas, A., Martin, M., Petit, C., LLeu, P. and Finnern, H., 2008. Meta-analysis of the efficacy and tolerability of pramipexole versus ropinirole in the treatment of restless legs syndrome. Sleep Medicine, 9(7), pp.715-726.
  3. Winkelman, J., Sethi, K., Kushida, C., Becker, P., Koester, J., Cappola, J. and Reess, J., 2006. Efficacy and safety of pramipexole in restless legs syndrome. Neurology, 67(6), pp.1034-1039.

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