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Medication information from Pramipexole manufacturer's website.

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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

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