Anyone had experience with Sifrol/Mirapexin?

[Rikki]

Sifrol has just become available in Australia. It's been available elsewhere as Mirapexin. My neurologist has just swapped my Cabaser for the new Sifrol, but I've read some scary stuff about potential side effects. Has anyone used it? What is your opinion if it's effectiveness?

Rikki:cool:

[ticker]

Hi
I have been on a single small tablet 3 times a day but I only started three days ago and no side effects yet. I will let you know the results over the next few weeks.

[PatG]

I do not have p.d but have just changed from Cabaser to Sifrol for restless legs. I am also very concerned about the side effects, as I had severe compulsive behaviour with permax and cabaser. It looks like Sifrol may also have this as a side effect, I will post any changes:confused::confused: to my behaviour as I have only just started taking it

[PatG]

I do not have p.d but have just changed from Cabaser to Sifrol for restless legs. I am also very concerned about the side effects, as I had severe compulsive behaviour with permax and cabaser. It looks like Sifrol may also have this as a side effect, I will post any changes to my behaviour as I have only just started taking it
Pat G

[ticker]

Hi,
I am now on week 3 of the programme ( two 250mg tablets three times daily ) no side effects but P D problems seem worse. I will keep going for a couple of weeks and review the situation.
Ticker

[norma g martinez]

Hi
I Have Not Had Any Experience With Either Medicines
But Has Anyone Had Experience ,
With Stalevo And Reqip I Just Started Amd Side
Effects Do Not Sound To Good,does Anyone Tried
Them Together Or Seperate, Please Give Me Some
Feed Back. Thanks......................................norma

[ltd-addition]

Hi guys

I'm on both Stalevo and mirapexin and have found a significant difference. I'm like a young spring Gazelle and I'm sleeping like a babe hence I'm starting to look like one !
(only when I throw my dummbie/comforter out of the cot )

I'm bright and breezy with much better functioning power.
So for me its working

[dlmarcoux]

Sorry can not help as I only take Sinemet 50/200 every 6 hrs.

Doris

[JD2008]

I have just started medication - Azilect only - and so far the only thing I've noticed is a much flatter wallet:( Pills are $9 each - I dropped the container yesterday and did a refresher course on the 9 times table - 9 x 1 = $9, 9 x 2 = $18,
9 x 3 = $27 we had hundreds of dollars worth of pills on the floor but did a count and found them all! They're not covered by our Government plan but then I'm not 65 yet!
It's been about 3 weeks - I know it can take awhile to see an improvement so I will be patient:rolleyes: Jennifer

[ltd-addition]

Jennifer my heart goes out to you sweetheart.

I believe that any personal donations for Parkinson's should be given at ground level. To assist in ordinary people being given the opportunity to have medication without going bankrupt or causing hardship.

I know it would be easier to say that the Government should give this medication free but what with politics getting in the way I'm opting for the least stressful options.

Research is vitally important but lets stop to think !
It could be a person with Parkers who hits on a cure !
Which ever way we look at it, we are important to us & our families.
It could be the parker's person who is the bread winner for the family ! (like me )

My suggestion is flawed & not ideal a suggestion but until a cure is found or we all win the lottery, it's a start

I wish I were on your medication in order to send you some to share .

Keep safe

[JD2008]

Thanks, Ltd. addition for your response. All will be well if I g et some good results!
How are your work troubles going?? Jennifer

[ltd-addition]

Jennifer Thank you, I thought It might help since you have to pay so much. I'm praying you win the lottery.!



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[dlmarcoux]

what does those pills have in them? gold

Doris

[Mary]

Sifrol has just become available in Australia. It's been available elsewhere as Mirapexin. My neurologist has just swapped my Cabaser for the new Sifrol, but I've read some scary stuff about potential side effects. Has anyone used it? What is your opinion if it's effectiveness?

Rikki:cool:
Hi Rikki
I take Sinemet and Mirapexin ( which is also known as Pramipexole) together and once I achieved the correct level they work marvellous for me.The one side effect which I just live with is after about 30 mins after taking I am desperate for a short nap. If I cannot sleep I can cope with a struggle.I have had PD since 1991 was diagnosed mid 2001 and since then I have seen specalist every 6 months last visit he increased gap to 9 months as I am doing so well.Long may it continue !!!!! Be aware specialist constant question is" have you become addicted to gambling etc" as this is a potential side effect
Sorry for late reply but I am newcomer to Forum and catching up with previous entries

Mary:):)

[Mary]

Hi
I Have Not Had Any Experience With Either Medicines
But Has Anyone Had Experience ,
With Stalevo And Reqip I Just Started Amd Side
Effects Do Not Sound To Good,does Anyone Tried
Them Together Or Seperate, Please Give Me Some
Feed Back. Thanks......................................norma

Hi Norma
I was put on Requip and felt absolutely dreadful I contacted specialist and he changed me to Mirapexen(Pramipexole) this works for me but we are all different go back to your Doctor and talk to him/her

Mary

[Pauline Stokes]

Hi Rikki
Ive just come off Requip and started taking Mirapexin. I was suffering very swollen ankles and this seems to have been alleviated however my eyes are very sore and weepy. Is anyone else experiencing eye problems?
Pauline(Stokesy)

[ltd-addition]

Hi Stokesy

I added a bit about eye problems if you look at my threads/posts

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