Gained weight with mirapex

[Skiogs]

I have been on mirapex and am so discouraged. I have gained so much weight and I think it's because I'm so lethargic. 

I see my dr soon....because it is not helping me any more and I have gained so much. I think my matabolism has changed so much too . 

[Pippins2]

Hi,if it is not helping anymore and causing you bad side effects then yes I would see your doctor with a view to weaning off.Be prepared for your RLS to be severe as you reduce the dose.Depending on how long you have been on it and how high a dose you are on you may need a strong painkiller to help you. What daily dose are you taking?  X

[Hidden in reply to Pippins2]

If the Mirapex isn't helping, try Requip.   I've used both without any side affects.

[Beckonwood]

I was on Mirapex for about 15 years and found over the years the rls symptoms got much worse to the point that this past year I was in agony. I couldn't sit down during the day nor rest.  I went cold turkey in November and it was hell but am now just taking Percocet, very small dose in the evening to get to sleep.  I also gained weight and became so depressed.  From reading on this site I found that Mirapex causes augmentation.  I am so glad I got off the Mirapex.  Since I have lost 16 pounds and am going to a gym.  I am also cutting back on what I eat.  It will get better if you get off the Mirapex

[Retren]

Retren response to Skiogs I put 27 pounds on Ina 3month period with mirapex and the oedematous and unhealthy impulses were also a manifestation I have refused to take it anymore and am still struggling to get the weight off.

[Retren]

Retren  I gained 27 lbs in a few months plus shopping like a fiend.  I refused to take the mirapex anymore it did not help noticeably either.

[Skiogs]

Thanks for all your comments.... I'm staying w the mirapex but trying to get moving and lose some weight...

It is so discouraging 

Dr said he didn't know what else to do.

[Roses2529]

I am anxious to hear what your doctor has suggested you do. I have been taking Mirapex since 2006. I have gained almost 100 lbs and have tried to lose the weight but have not been successful. I have also started gambling which I just read is a side effect of this medication. I never had any interest in gambling in the past but several years ago I started gambling. I really truly had no use for any kind of gambling. In fact, I divorced my husband of 38 years because he had a bad habit of gambling and spending money on junk. I am anxious to hear what your doctor has told you to do.