Pramipexole ER Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • Extrapyramidal Disease, A Type Of Movement Disorder
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hallucinations
  • Nausea
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Spasm

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Restlessness With Inability To Sit Still
  • Chest Pain
  • Confusion
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Disturbance In The Ability Of The Eye To Focus
  • Fever
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Myoclonus, Quick And Involuntary Muscle Jerks
  • Paranoia
  • Pneumonia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Abnormal Muscle Movements
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Double Vision
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Sac Surrounding The Joint - Bursitis
  • Joint Pain
  • Numbness
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Sudden Onset Of Sleep
  • Deformity Of Posture
  • Delusions
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Fibrotic Drug-Induced Heart Valve Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Inflammation Of The Covering Of The Heart Or Pericardium
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Manic Behavior
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Mental Status Changes
  • Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, A Reaction Characterized By Fever, Muscle Rigidity And Confusion
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
  • Trouble Breathing
  • X-Ray Results Showing Lung Tissue Changes

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Aggressive Behavior
  • Agitation
  • An Inability To Control Impulsive Behavior
  • Behavioral Problems
  • Delirium
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fainting
  • Hives
  • Itching
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Spontaneous Penile Erection
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Gain

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