Posted by Lorraine on March 24, 2001, at 11:54:05
In reply to Re: Success Stories » SLS, posted by ChrisK on March 24, 2001, at 9:23:29
I was taking 10 mg Selegiline (an MAO B inhibitor) and Neurontine (900 mg). I convinced my pdoc to try Mirapex. I started at .125 mg and it hit me hard. I felt really pretty loopy and wiped out. Also almost fell asleep at the wheel driving -- during the day! Anyway I know the latter is a side effect of Mirapex.
My question to you is was my one day experience an adequate trial or is this a drug that you need to take for a week or so to be able to truly gage its effects?
Also, what was starting it like for you?
Do you know if this falling asleep during driving is a side effect that goes away with time?
I'd really appreciate you response to these questions. I'm doing pretty well on my current cocktail, 5 mg dexidrine, 5 mg selegiline and 900 mg Neurontin. Although I still have physical anxiety (tightness in chest, difficulty taking in a deep breath). I was thinking Mirapex was activating and could take the place of the dexidrene (which took the place of 5 mg of Selegiline). Mirapex felt more like a doggy-downer than a puppy upper to me. Dr. Koop notes that there is a "mild" interaction between Mirapex and Neurontin and it is possible that the Mirapex was enhancing the Neurontin effects.
Finally, did Mirapex have any impact on anxiety?
Thank you.
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