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FDA Approves Once-Daily Pramipexole for Early Parkinson's Disease

FDA Approves Once-Daily Pramipexole for Early Parkinson's Disease

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NEW YORK -- February 22, 2010 -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved pramipexole dihydrochloride extended-release tablets (Mirapex ER), a new once-daily treatment option for early idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

The approval was based on data from a single randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicentre study. A second study evaluated an overnight switch from pramipexole dihydrochloride to the extended release formulation.

Am switching to this ...

shortly, will let you know how it goes.

Neil.