A 41-year-old member asked:
which symptoms of parkinson's disease will mirapex (pramipexole) help?
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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Early Parkinson's: Would use this for mild and early disease, usually, and it may help tremor, stiffness, and even gait, but likely will benefit for maximum of 2 years. Early usage may prevent later dyskinesias or at least delay need for l-dopa when disease is worse, can use for add on benefit, and may stabilize for a time.
Answered on Nov 3, 2012
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Machanic answered
52 years experience Neurology
Doubtful: Your meds would more likely result in low blood pressure or even postural hypotension.
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