Comparing Pramipexole vs Ropinirole
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Pramipexole 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 |
Ropinirole is used in the treatment of restless legs syndrome and Parkinson's disease; however, it may cause drowsiness which has caused some people to fall asleep while driving - do not drive if... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: drowsiness, visual hallucination, constipation, and insomnia. See the full pramipexole side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: syncope, dizziness, drowsiness, dyskinesia, fatigue, nausea, orthostatic hypotension, viral infection, decreased blood pressure, decreased pulse, and increased pulse. See the full ropinirole side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all pramipexole prices |
View all ropinirole prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Mirapex, Mirapex ER | Requip, ReQuip Follow on Pack, Requip Starter Kit, ReQuip Starter Pack, Requip XL | ||||||||||||||||
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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8.9 hours |
6 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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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 231 drugs are known to interact with pramipexole:
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A total of 282 drugs are known to interact with ropinirole:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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July 01, 1997 |
September 19, 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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