Do not stop taking pramipexole without talking to your doctor. If you are taking pramipexole to treat Parkinson's disease and you suddenly stop taking the medication, you may experience, fever, muscle stiffness, changes in consciousness, and other symptoms. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually over 7 days.
What SIDE EFFECTS can this medicine cause?
Pramipexole may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
nausea
abnormal body movements and motions
weakness
dizziness
drowsiness
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
difficulty remembering or thinking
confusion
abnormal thoughts or dreams
heartburn
constipation
diarrhea
loss of appetite
weight loss
dry mouth
joint pain
frequent urination or urgent need to urinate
difficulty urinating or pain when urinating
decreased sexual interest or ability
swelling of the arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)
changes in vision
chest pain
shortness of breath
dark, red, or cola-colored urine
muscle tenderness
muscle stiffness or aching
muscle weakness