Comparing Gabapentin vs Mirapex
Gabapentin |
Mirapexpramipexole |
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Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... more |
Prescribed for Restless Legs Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. Mirapex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Choose a suggestion belowRestless Legs Syndrome
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.2
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7.7
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, and viral infection. See the full gabapentin side effects document. |
Common side effects include: drowsiness, visual hallucination, constipation, and insomnia. See the full Mirapex side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin | Other pramipexole brands include: Mirapex ER | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6 hours |
8.9 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 573 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:
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A total of 565 drugs are known to interact with Mirapex:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 30, 1993 |
July 01, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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