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Posted by Maxime on February 10, 2006, at 12:16:57
So the specialist that I saw in the hospital wanted me to start off with Prozac and then add Seroquel. The next step was to mirapex.
Has anyone taken this med and what dosage did you start at and what side effect did you experience.
Merci
Maxime
Posted by gibber on February 11, 2006, at 0:21:36
In reply to Mirapex dosage and side effects., posted by Maxime on February 10, 2006, at 12:16:57
I did use mirapex with lexapro a while back. Its a dopamine drug that did not do anything for my depression, even though I think dopamine IS part of my problem. I had no side effects from it and it did help with the sexual sides of lexapro. If you take it with prozac you will probably see the same result. It seems most dopamine drugs have very limited side effects. Not sure if that is true, but that was my experience with mirapex. I'm sorry I don't remember dosages. I wrote a little blurb on Remedyfind.com about it. You might find more opinions there. I recall a doctor telling me that 2-3 mg was the ceiling dose on it or an effective dose.
Posted by platinumbride on February 11, 2006, at 3:04:40
In reply to Mirapex dosage and side effects., posted by Maxime on February 10, 2006, at 12:16:57
Maxime,
Mirapex was too hard for me to take. I never got past the starting dose and only took it for a few days. Too much grogginess. It was good for sleeping the day away!
But on the plus side, it helped with anxiety....
Best of luck
Diane
> So the specialist that I saw in the hospital wanted me to start off with Prozac and then add Seroquel. The next step was to mirapex.
>
> Has anyone taken this med and what dosage did you start at and what side effect did you experience.
>
> Merci
>
> Maxime
Posted by Tom Twilight on February 11, 2006, at 14:54:06
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects. » Maxime, posted by platinumbride on February 11, 2006, at 3:04:40
I've never taken Mirapex
Annoyingly my impression is that not very many people seem to react well to it, although some people do
Piribedil seems like a more promising activating DA Agonist
Unfortunatly its not available in any English speaking countries, although it can be ordered from over seas
Posted by Maxime on February 11, 2006, at 18:42:16
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects., posted by gibber on February 11, 2006, at 0:21:36
Thanks. I know my pdoc has no experience in using it, so I wanted to get an idea. I'm sorry it didn't help you. I hope it helps me when the time comes because I am getting deperate.
Maxime
> I did use mirapex with lexapro a while back. Its a dopamine drug that did not do anything for my depression, even though I think dopamine IS part of my problem. I had no side effects from it and it did help with the sexual sides of lexapro. If you take it with prozac you will probably see the same result. It seems most dopamine drugs have very limited side effects. Not sure if that is true, but that was my experience with mirapex. I'm sorry I don't remember dosages. I wrote a little blurb on Remedyfind.com about it. You might find more opinions there. I recall a doctor telling me that 2-3 mg was the ceiling dose on it or an effective dose.
>
Posted by Maxime on February 11, 2006, at 18:44:19
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects. » Maxime, posted by platinumbride on February 11, 2006, at 3:04:40
Thanks Diane. Hmmm, I don't do well on meds that are sedating. I guess I will find out when the time comes. And right I would like to be able to sleep the day away because I am so depressed.
Maxime
> Maxime,
>
> Mirapex was too hard for me to take. I never got past the starting dose and only took it for a few days. Too much grogginess. It was good for sleeping the day away!
>
> But on the plus side, it helped with anxiety....
>
> Best of luck
>
> Diane
>
> > So the specialist that I saw in the hospital wanted me to start off with Prozac and then add Seroquel. The next step was to mirapex.
> >
> > Has anyone taken this med and what dosage did you start at and what side effect did you experience.
> >
> > Merci
> >
> > Maxime
>
>
Posted by Maxime on February 11, 2006, at 18:45:44
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects., posted by Tom Twilight on February 11, 2006, at 14:54:06
Yeah, I haven't heard of any success stories either. :-(
Maxime
> I've never taken Mirapex
>
> Annoyingly my impression is that not very many people seem to react well to it, although some people do
>
> Piribedil seems like a more promising activating DA Agonist
>
> Unfortunatly its not available in any English speaking countries, although it can be ordered from over seas
Posted by platinumbride on February 11, 2006, at 20:17:04
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects. » platinumbride, posted by Maxime on February 11, 2006, at 18:44:19
Maxime,
It may not be sedating for you. my doc's jaw dropped when I told him it was for me.
But then again, he knew nothing about the drug, really...I think mirapx looks good on paper...just my theory ;)
Diane
Posted by ed_uk on February 12, 2006, at 4:26:27
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects. » Maxime, posted by platinumbride on February 11, 2006, at 20:17:04
Hi Maxie
Mirapex's prolactin-lowering effect might be a good thing for you. The concern with Mirapex is that it can cause psychosis in some patients. Close monitoring is important.
Ed xx
Posted by TylerJ on February 14, 2006, at 16:04:14
In reply to Mirapex dosage and side effects., posted by Maxime on February 10, 2006, at 12:16:57
I have taken it, I'm sorry I don't remember the dosage, but I know it got pretty high (I'm treatment resistant) so I always require high doses. The only side effect I had was drowsiness, but it only lasted 2 wks (the drowsiness) the very nice thing about mirapex is that it kicks in rather fast and it feels GOOD when it does! I sure hope it works for you cause if it does you're gunna enjoy it, take care Maxime and best wishes!
Tyler
Posted by kingcolon on February 17, 2006, at 22:57:43
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects. » Maxime, posted by TylerJ on February 14, 2006, at 16:04:14
Dopamine agonists have been studied in only a few trials for depression. Both Mirapex and Requip have shown definite effects.
I haven't been on Mirapex, but have been on Requip(ropinirole) for 2 months with excellent results as add on therapy to Cymbalta and Lamictal. I have had absolutely no sleepiness or fatigue. In fact, it has been activating and motivating, which is why I tried it in the first place. But it also helps my mood per se.
The studies showed that about 1.5 mg was the mean dose in one and about 2.5 mg in the other. I had effects from 1.5 mg, but went up to 3 mg gradually to see if it maxed out further, and I think it was best at this dose.
There was poop out reported, but none so far with me.
Posted by Maxime on February 27, 2006, at 20:14:19
In reply to Re: Mirapex dosage and side effects., posted by kingcolon on February 17, 2006, at 22:57:43
I should see if Requip is available in Canada. I really don't need something that is going to be sedating.
Thanks for you information on dosages.
Maxime
> Dopamine agonists have been studied in only a few trials for depression. Both Mirapex and Requip have shown definite effects.
> I haven't been on Mirapex, but have been on Requip(ropinirole) for 2 months with excellent results as add on therapy to Cymbalta and Lamictal. I have had absolutely no sleepiness or fatigue. In fact, it has been activating and motivating, which is why I tried it in the first place. But it also helps my mood per se.
> The studies showed that about 1.5 mg was the mean dose in one and about 2.5 mg in the other. I had effects from 1.5 mg, but went up to 3 mg gradually to see if it maxed out further, and I think it was best at this dose.
> There was poop out reported, but none so far with me.
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