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Originally Posted by Peony
Sinemet didn't do much for my tremor & did give me bad dystonia only a few months after starting, so now my MDS has me starting Mirapex. I have much trepidation about this, since I've read several bad experiences here & on NPF Forums & heard them from people in my support group. Anyone want to share advice and/or good experiences (or otherwise), esp. with severe tremor? Thanks.
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Beware of Mirapex-induced somnolence while driving. After starting Mirapex I had a couple of scary sleep attacks behind the wheel...cut Mirapex dosage drastically (with my doctor's supervision) and the sleep attacks stopped.
Of course, PD can cause tiredness and drowsiness with or without Mirapex...but for me, Mirapex definitely made it worse.
I do find that a low dose of Mirapex taken with Sinemet extends the effects of Sinemet and helps control tremor.