Hi to All. I have PD for the last 10 years. I shall replace Requip by Mirapex because it is more effective against tremor which is my main syndrom. Is there anyone else who has gone through the same experience? I would very much like to hear your comments please. Thanks.

to titrate up VERY slowly on Mirapex, try to stay under 3 mgs/daily, and watch out for any Obessive Compulsive Behaviors.
If you do experience OCD, try another agonist.

Charlie

The argument between which to use has been going on for years. Charlie gave you great information. Requip proved to have absolutely no effect for me. Mirapex works for me too. I do have a bit of a compulsive/obsessive personality, but I always had that. But is you were to ask others on this forum, they would warn you to stay away from this drug, as others have had their lives literally ruined by using Mirapex.

Vicky

I have read a lot about sudden sleep attacks occurring during the day because of Mirapex. Does anyone have any experience with this side effect?

have experience with Mirapex induced sleep apneas and hallucinations. Both were fairly mild in my experience. They both went away inside a year of starting Mirapex. Sometimes I would have to pull off the road and power nap for 15 mins or so, so I would not fall asleep driving.
The hallucinations were brown streaks in my peripheral vision. Once I realized what they were, I got used to my "little furry friends"!!

Chas

Thanks a lot Chasmo and vlhperry. I understand quite a large number of people are affected and concerned by this Obsessive Behaviour problem and sleep attacks. When I started using Requip I had sleep attacks for about 2 years. Then I developed personal methods to fight against them. Finally they disappeared. Before going over to Mirapex I am trying to find out whether I have to tackle the same problem once more and whether it is worth the effort. With Mirapex have you got better results?

Hi, I am new here. I have been on .5mg mirapex for two years. Lately it has been hell. I am going through the sleep attacks myself. lately I was infront of a video store in my car when i was texting my nephew back when during texting I fell asleep for 10 min. A lady knocked on the window to make sure I wasn't dead. that was scary. I was home alone the other night watching tv with a glass of milk and 3 cookies. I put a cookie in my mouth an fell asleep for two hours. when i woke up the glass of milk was still in my hand and the cookie was still in my mouth all disolved running down my chin on to my chest. I have been trying to contact my doctor but he is away for the holidays. So i guess I can say THIS IS NOT GOOD!