Comparing Mirapex vs Requip
Mirapex (pramipexole) | Requip (ropinirole) |
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Mirapex (pramipexole) | Requip (ropinirole) |
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Prescription only
Mirapex is a dopamine agonist (mimics the effects of the neurotransmitter dopamine) that may be used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. It may cause spontaneous... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Parkinson's Disease. Requip may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Restless Legs Syndrome
Parkinson's Disease
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
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More about Mirapex (pramipexole) | More about Requip (ropinirole) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Mirapex has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 122 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Requip has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 122 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all Mirapex side effects |
View all Requip side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | |
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other pramipexole brands include: Mirapex ER |
N/A |
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Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
8.9 hours |
6 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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 | ||
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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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 259 drugs are known to interact with Mirapex:
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A total of 308 drugs are known to interact with Requip:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
July 01, 1997 |
September 19, 1997 |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
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