Mirapex and reactions to it

[Jbcourcy]

Has anyone developed a crazy blistery rash as a result from taking generic form of Mirapex?

[maryalice]

I've been taking Mirapex for a long time and never had a problem with a rash. I've taken the name brand and the generic. Maybe it.s from something else. I.d check with you Family Doctor. Neurologist seem to dismiss problems easily. Hope you get an answer. Blessings.

[Hidden]

I too have taken both forms of Mirapex and have not had a rash, but a blistery rash can sometimes be shingles. Did it itch unbearably before it came up? and then became painful? Is it localised? I have had shingles several times, and it is nasty. I think there may be a warning about this on the Mirapex leaflet. You really should check with your Doctor. Good luck, Caz.

[Carrigan]

Think you need to consult your GP take care

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I recently stopped taking Mirapex because of a red blistery rash on my face, arms and shoulders that would then dry up and become scaly and go away, only to return again! My dermatologist did a skin biopsy and said it was a reaction to a drug. My husband and I had started keeping a journal of everyday over a year ago and we could go back and see what medications I had started or increased in dose around the same time this rash started occurring and Mirapex was the only one! I have been off of Mirapex now for approximately a month and the rash is slowly going away! If it doesn't go away there is one other to try going off. But we are giving this time to see for sure! A lot of people say to always check with your Neurologist, which I do agree with. Every time I say something like that to my Neuro, he tells me to see another specialist because that's not his field! SOOO, I go see another specialist! And then end up having to go back to him and discuss going off of a medication he put me on! I have not noticed any difference off of the Mirapex as far as my PD! I had the DBS surgery (on one side only because I started bleeding in the brain) in 2006 in Chicago, IL. and have done fantastic! And would do the other side if needed. I have issues but, most people never know I have PD unless I tell them! Hope this helps you and yes, do see your Neurologist or another specialist (Derm., maybe) to get this figured out! I was so surprised when I saw this heading on here! And I highly suggest keeping a notebook with records of each day or at least every doctors visit and note what they said and did, added or changed a medication and why (symptoms), so you can go back and see! Most doctors do not have time to do that for you! It has helped us! Our doctors are amazed when we can tell them what was happening and when and why they prescribed a medication to begin with! And they love it! Do it for yourself! It well worth the effort it takes each day.