Pramipex 0.25 Tablet

Pramipex 0.25 Tablet is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (an urge to move the legs usually accompanied or caused by uncomfortable and unpleasant leg sensations). It helps to treat excessive shaking by slowing down the body movements.

Pramipex 0.25 Tablet should be taken with food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, hallucinations, constipation, and peripheral edema. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

• Parkinson's disease
• Restless leg syndrome

Parkinson's disease
Pramipex 0.25 Tablet is effective in relieving symptoms of Parkinson's disease such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty moving. It increases the amount of a chemical called dopamine in the brain which helps in the coordination of body movements. This medicine can therefore enhance the quality of life by improving the ability to carry out daily functions in a better manner.

Restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you're sitting or lying down. Moving or walking, that is change in posture, will control the unpleasant feeling temporarily. Pramipex 0.25 Tablet helps to relieve this uncomfortable urge and calms these sensations. Take it as advised by the doctor to get the maximum relief.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pramiday

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Hallucination
• Constipation
• Peripheral edema

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pramipex 0.25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Pramipex 0.25 Tablet works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

• You have been prescribed Pramipex 0.25 Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.

• It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.

• For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.

• Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.

• When you first start taking Pramipex 0.25 Tablet, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

• Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.

• Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.

• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

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