Mirapex for Restless Legs Syndrome User Reviews (Page 3)

• kas...
• March 17, 2009

"I took Mirapex for moderate RLS for about a year, and it worked like a charm. Then I began to develop side effects bad enough to force me to quit. Eventually, within 30 minutes of taking Mirapex at night, I would experience severe nausea and vomiting that would last for hours."

• hv2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 15, 2015

"I was taking Clonazepam, then my doc suggested Pramipexole, as it is non-habit forming. It certainly took care of my restless legs, but I woke up with headaches and went to sleep with headaches. Indigestion was also a side effect, so much so that I was constantly very bloated and did not feel well for the month I took Pramipexole. The positives were that my RSL was non-existent, and I did not feel tired in the a.m. As a matter of fact, I was able to get up 2 hours earlier every day. Don't know why that happened, but it was nice to not feel so sleepy in the morning. Now I'm back on Clonazepam, and I'm not sure if I'm that happy with it this time around. Is there anything else to try?"

• syo...
• October 3, 2009

"My wife had frequent leg movements throughout the night. Mirapex immediately stopped the leg movements. She continues to take the drug daily, and restless leg syndrome has not returned. Very effective drug."

• Anonymous
• September 6, 2011

"Truly a godsend. You don't feel like you've run a marathon all night. Other comments are true about running out of a prescription or not taking it for a few days. You can tell! I just have one question --- if it feels like you've run a marathon all night, how come you don't wake up skinnier?"

• che...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 14, 2021

"This drug ruined my life. I augmented, now have dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome (DAWS). It was great while it lasted, but not worth what may be a miserable existence for the rest of my life. I feel preyed upon by the drug company. This is no miracle. It's a curse. If you haven't started, don't. Why? Akathisia all the time in my feet. Ankles and feet always hurt and swollen. Can't sleep. Leg pain whenever I sit. I still have RLS. I've been told I'm lying by doctors who don't know all this stuff. I'm so angry. This drug stole all the enjoyment out of my life."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2009

"After using Mirapex for approximately a year, it slowly became less effective. Although I had been without any symptoms of RLS, I now began to experience increasing episodes of RLS. With the help of my doctor, I have used different combinations of medicines (including Mirapex) until we found the right one. It seems prolonged use of some medicines can make them less effective. Sometimes changing the regimen with professional help can keep RLS at bay."

• gbe...
• August 10, 2015

"I have had RLS for 25 years, and within the past two years has gotten much more uncontrollable. Ten years ago, I took Requip for a while, but the drowsiness during the day was a bother, and the RLS wasn't much improved. Last month, I started on Mirapex, and the relief from RLS was almost immediate. I'm currently taking .250 mg, two hours before bedtime. The only bothersome side effect has been some increased urination urges during the night. I haven't noticed any problems with dizziness, but I do have occasional Benign Positional Vertigo anyway, so it certainly isn't any worse. Overall, I would say Mirapex has done the trick."

• MJC...
• March 18, 2010

"I have been taking Mirapex for a number of years for RLS. I originally took 0.125 mg once a day. After a few years, it was increased to 0.125 mg twice a day as my symptoms were rather severe. I have remained at the same dosage since then and have developed no side effects to the medication. I would seldom be able to sleep except for this medication."

• Ano...
• August 2, 2011

"I have suffered from RLS and PLMD for years. The last few years, I've been taking Sinemet, which worked great in the beginning but gradually lost its effectiveness. I was up to 3 pills a day, and the RLS was worse than ever. My neurologist just started me on Mirapex, and it is incredible. One pill at night, and I get a good night's sleep. I'm also not getting the RLS during the daytime anymore. I haven't felt this good in a long time! No side effects either."

• jal...
• February 20, 2010

"Since taking it for RLS, I have not had a single problem with my legs or arms trying to run a marathon while I try to sleep. The only problem I have is it makes me dream like crazy. I sometimes wake up and almost think the dreams were real. It is very strange, and it happens almost every night. I have gotten used to it though. For the relief it has provided me, the dreaming is worth it."

• waz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 4, 2015

"I have had RLS since I went through my last growing spurt at the age of 14. I am now 35 and have tried every over-the-counter drug, herb, and supplement known to man. Nothing helped. I tried Mirapex, and though it did not always fully work, it worked sometimes, and if you have RLS, you know that sometimes is pretty awesome. I started taking tramadol for back pain, and for the last year, my RLS is completely gone. The only problem is that tramadol was like taking cold medicine and downright horrible most days, and the withdrawal can be life-threatening, in my opinion. As we all know, any opiate taken right before bed completely cures RLS. But if you stop taking it, your RLS will be 100 times worse, of course, the time spent sleeping is worth it!"

• Anonymous
• September 16, 2010

"After suffering from RLS for over 30 years and trying numerous medications, to include Quinine Sulfate, this WORKS. Loss of sleep has diminished, as well as the attitude to go along with it. I can't believe that after all the doctors I saw, this one diagnosed it without me telling him. I was sitting in the office, and my legs were jumping. That afternoon, I tried the Mirapex, and presto, problem solved. No side effects I know of, dose is 0.5 mg 2x per day, some days not needed. What a relief."

• ste...
• September 17, 2010

"Military doctors originally put me on Klonopin for my restless leg syndrome. The medication was a total godsend! My only noticeable side effect was dizziness if I stood up too fast. Once we retired from the Army, however, new doctor, new medicines. I got stuck with a neurologist with a 'complex,' who told me I could take Mirapex and have nerve damage testing, or I could just have the nerve testing and go without. Great. So I took the Mirapex. Over about six weeks, I've gained weight (not normal for me), forgotten LARGE amounts of things. I sleep LOUSY and still have the 'twitches.' The doctor finally listened and put me back on Klonopin but didn't warn me about switching from one to the other. I've now been awake for over 24 hours, only catnapping in 15-minute increments."

• Anonymous
• January 5, 2010

"I have had disruptive RLS for all of my life. A couple of years ago, it got intolerable. I tried Requip first, but it made me exceptionally tired the next day. Mirapex works quite well, allows me to not move and get agitated, and I feel fine the next day."

• blo...
• December 13, 2010

"I agree with it working. I had Rest Legs Syndrome and didn't sleep well for a month. After being put on other medicines that didn't work, the doctor decided to give me Mirapex. Oh my. I sleep every night and wake very clear and not groggy. I truly do not know where I would be if it weren't for this medication."

• KAT...
• October 25, 2008

"I have been using Mirapex for almost a year now. Before that, I used Requip. I take a half dose twice a day. A single dose a day does not make 24 hours. This makes 12-hour shift work tolerable as far as the RLS."

• Var...
• June 28, 2009

"I have a 90-year-old home care patient who was started on Mirapex 4 days ago. She suffered with restless leg syndrome and leg cramping nightly. She informed me that since starting this medicine, she has felt great and slept soundly for the first time in years."

• Twi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 2, 2020

"I have been on Mirapex for a year. Dr. put me on Gabapentin for fibromyalgia pain. It also says that it works for RLS. I found out the hard way when I forgot to refill my Mirapex that Gabapentin didn't work for my RLS. My leg twitched and jerked all night."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2011

"I have never had any side effects to the Mirapex, but I have all of a sudden started having a gambling problem at the age of 47. It is listed as a side effect, and I wonder if it is the medicine contributing. Requip has the same side effect listed. I have to take it for my restless legs syndrome, or I cannot sleep."

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2010

"My doctor prescribed Mirapex for my Restless Legs Syndrome, and it made me extremely sick! I couldn't even get out of my bed for almost 24 hours and felt like a train wreck! I went back to Sinemet, and it works great and is very inexpensive with my insurance."

• gre...
• March 11, 2010

"This has really helped me. I have had RLS all my life, off and on. The RLS is worse now, I am 74 years old. I have been on it almost a year. I believe I may be getting some side effects lately. I am so tired and can't seem to think straight sometimes. I realize that could be from other things, but I am going to talk to my doctor on my next visit. It is a godsend if you haven't slept for nights."

• lei...
• December 27, 2009

"I had RLS in the evening and while sleeping for years. Finally brought it up with my doctor. I now take 0.25 mg Mirapex morning and evening. It works for me. If I run out for a couple of days, the restless legs and fidgeties come right back. No negative side effects that I know of."

• TMH...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2023

"I have had mild RLS for about 20 years. But over the past 6 months, it's increased to the point of symptoms most nights. I was exhausted and sleep-deprived, so the doctor prescribed Mirapex. It does work very well to control the RLS, but I have been struggling with overeating! I have gained 6 lbs this month. I would describe it as almost not realizing how much I'm eating, not feeling full or satisfied, and eating though I'm not hungry. Feeling compelled, if that makes sense. Right now, I don't want to stop the Mirapex because it works so well for the RLS, and I don't have any other side effects or problems, just overeating. I'll likely see what the doctor suggests and check out forums for some advice. My advice is, if you want to try this drug, realize that you might get some behavioral side effects and have your family be aware it might be a possibility so it doesn't get out of hand."

• KZa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2021

"My RLS came out of nowhere in 2/2020. It was bothering me 24/7. I was constantly kicking people. No one wanted to sit next to me. It was embarrassing. By 6/2020, I had had enough! So I saw a neurologist who started me on Mirapex. After a month or so, he would increase the dose. At one time I was taking 0.25 mg, 3 of them, 3 times a day. It really helped me. I now take 2 tablets twice a day. It still bothers me slightly when I get in bed, but once I'm asleep, I'm fine. I have been eating more sweets than usual and put on a little weight. Don't know if this is the Mirapex or the fact that I stopped drinking."

• Anonymous
• November 17, 2011

"I have been taking Mirapex for a couple of weeks now. It doesn't seem to be helping that much just yet. I was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome about six years ago, which was a problem at nighttime. In October, I suddenly started having severe symptoms during the day, so I went to my doctor, and she put me on Mirapex 0.125 mg a day. I have noticed that I will suddenly feel very sleepy at times while I've just been completely alert, which I see might be from the medication. Hopefully, with time, it will relieve my symptoms for good!"