Comparing Mirapex vs Tramadol
Mirapex | Tramadol |
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Mirapex (pramipexole) | Tramadol |
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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
Tramadol is a strong pain relief medicine effective for both general and nerve-related pain. Tramadol can cause dependence and use may be limited by side effects such as nausea and... View more |
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More about Mirapex (pramipexole) | More about Tramadol | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Mirapex has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 121 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Tramadol has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 1860 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Mirapex side effects in more detail. |
See also: tramadol side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other pramipexole brands include: Mirapex ER | ConZip, Qdolo, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
8.9 hours |
5.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. |
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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 257 drugs are known to interact with Mirapex:
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A total of 663 drugs are known to interact with tramadol:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 01, 1997 |
March 03, 1995 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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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.
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