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Reviewer: SunshineGirl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been taking Mirapex for about 5-6 yrs now and it works very well for my RLS. I have been having breakthrough issues lately but I take half a pill around lunchtime if that happens.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have a terrible time getting the tablets out of the packaging. Why cant it come in a bottle.That is why I only gave it 2 stars for ease of use
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Reviewer: JimInSanDiego, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Mirapex has nearly eliminated my RLS but after nearly 3 weeks on it, I am having a bad side effect of insomnia. I have no problems falling asleep say around 11 pm but I wake at 2 or 3 am and I cannot fall asleep again. This has left me with the feeling of exhaustion during the day. I was waiting to see if my body got accustomed to Mirapex but so far the insomnia persists. The most sleep I have
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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BEWARE - If you have any impulsive urges, compulsive gambling, stop taking this immediately. I took this medication for about 5-6 years and had never been a gambler, even lived in Vegas and hardly played. With this medication, I lost my marriage, my business and perhaps a million bucks. It works for RLS, but just be aware of this rare but devastating side effect.
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Reviewer: nana44meatt.net, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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excellent
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