Pramipexole aka Mirapex

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Has anyone here tried Mirapex? It *could* be a small possible remedy for the sex

interest / kinkiness part of sex.

I don't think it does anything for sensation though.

Anyway I have compiled a list of sex drive related quotes from askapatient.com

regarding Mirapex... Here goes:

He has become a sexual deviant who has a " girlfriend " who i learned is actually

a

prostitute.

I have noticed an increased interest in sex especially for a 77 year old man

Her sex drive was out of control to the point where she wanted it so much that

she even

slept with my friends boyfriend

Serious impulse control problems, hypersexuality, depression, craved risk and

walking

zombie sleepiness. Went from happily married to affairs, 800 sex chat lines,

pornography

and " massage therapists "

I became manic about sex.

Move over viagra... mirapex has me wanting sex all the time. However, I feel

anxious for

sex and can't get enough. I have a one track mind and that is when will my

husband get home

and we will have sex for HOURS and still I'll still want more.

(ERECTIONS, BONERS, WOODIES) popping up like crazy all the time. Didn't do shit

for the

stiffness and freezing but made me a horny SOB. This stuff is better than viagra

in that

department.

Increased sexual desire.

OVER HEIGHTENED SEX DRIVE, desire for kinky/overt acts with wife, but find

myself thinking

about other woman all the time (never cheat and wouldn't)

He became a sexual monster.

He became very sexual aggressive and I feared for my life as he started raping

me several

times during the night.

bizarre sexual desires

This drug causes compulsive sexual behavior.

Vastly increased sexual urges, which increased as my dosage increased. Urges

manifested

most strongly in compulsive cross-dressing. I 'dressed' occasionally at first,

then more

and more frequently, sometimes several times per week, often in public. Never

actively

cross-dressed before Mirapex. Urges reduced significantly after my doctor

reduced the

dosage.

sexual behavior (pornograpy)

Inability to ejaculate, extreme increase in sexual desire

I am shocked to learn that so many of my problem behaviors have been linked to

Mirapex:

compulsive shopping, gambling, drinking, porn.

I took Mirapex for 1 week. I haven't taken it for 2 weeks now and I still am

unable to

ejaculate, and to make matters worse, my libido has multiplied by at least

1000%!?!

--- And this below is the medication info from elsewhere ---

Mirapex®

Active Ingredient: Pramipexole dihydrochloride

Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

MIRAPEX is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of moderate to severe

primary

restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Important facts about MIRAPEX

Aside from restless legs syndrome, MIRAPEX can also be used in the treatment of

Parkinson’s

disease. However, having one condition does not mean you have or will develop

the other

Patients using MIRAPEX for RLS are likely to use a lower dose of MIRAPEX than

patients

being treated for Parkinson’s disease The most frequently observed side

effects of MIRAPEX

in RLS are nausea, headache, and tiredness. These side effects are generally

mild and do

not last very long Until you know how MIRAPEX will affect you, you should be

careful when

driving a car, operating heavy machinery, or doing similar activities since

MIRAPEX can

cause excessive daytime sleepiness Some patients taking MIRAPEX have reported

having

hallucinations (seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, or tasting something that

does not

actually exist) Usually your doctor will start you out with a low dose of

MIRAPEX to be

taken 2 to 3 hours before bedtime. Your doctor may adjust your dose of MIRAPEX

to better

control your RLS symptoms

How MIRAPEX should be taken

Always take MIRAPEX as prescribed by your doctor MIRAPEX can be taken on an

empty stomach

or with food If you miss a dose of MIRAPEX, do not take twice as much at your

next dose

Patients who are allergic to pramipexole or any of the inactive ingredients

should not take

MIRAPEX

Contraindications

MIRAPEX is contraindicated in people who have an allergy to the active or

inactive

ingredients of MIRAPEX. Your doctor or pharmacist should have a list of the

active and

inactive ingredients. Also, before you take MIRAPEX, be sure to tell your

doctor: If you

have any problems with low blood pressure, dizziness, or becoming light-headed

If you are

pregnant, breastfeeding, or are planning to become pregnant If you drink alcohol

or smoke

cigarettes If you are suffering from a sleeping disorder or kidney disease

Safety

Generally, people who take MIRAPEX tolerate it well. The most commonly reported

adverse

events in RLS clinical trials for MIRAPEX versus placebo were: Nausea (16% vs

5%) Headache

(16% vs 15%) Fatigue (9% vs 7%) Somnolence (6% vs 3%) When beginning to take

MIRAPEX, you

should be cautious until you know how the drug will affect you. Some people who

take

MIRAPEX can become sleepy or fall asleep while doing normal everyday activities

like

driving a car. It is possible that MIRAPEX treatment can cause someone to feel

faint or

become dizzy when standing up from a seated or prone position. There are reports

of some

people having hallucinations (seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, or tasting

something that

does not actually exist) while taking MIRAPEX. However, hallucinations are

uncommon in

people taking MIRAPEX for primary restless legs syndrome and occur more

frequently in

people over 65 taking MIRAPEX for Parkinson’s disease. There have been reports

of patients

taking certain medications to treat Parkinson's disease or RLS, including

MIRAPEX, that

have reported problems with gambling, compulsive eating, and increased sex

drive. It is not

possible to reliably estimate how often these behaviors occur to determine which

factors

may contribute to them. If you or your family members notice that you are

developing

unusual behaviors, talk to your doctor. Please note that this is not a complete

list of

possible side effects. Your doctor or pharmacist can give you further

information.

Likewise, it is important to talk to your doctor if you experience any of these

problems.

Efficacy

The efficacy (effectiveness) of MIRAPEX in the treatment of moderate to severe

primary

restless legs syndrome was proven in 4 clinical trials. Clinical trials are

research

studies done to test the safety and efficacy of a particular drug before that

drug is

approved for use. Individual results may vary. In those trials: MIRAPEX showed a

significant improvement in the severity of their symptoms compared to patients

given a

placebo (pill with no active ingredients) MIRAPEX showed symptom improvements

sustained up

to 9 months

Dosing and Administration

Before starting MIRAPEX, tell your doctor if: You take other medicines

(prescription or

over-the-counter) You drink alcohol. Drinking may increase your chances of

becoming drowsy

while taking MIRAPEX You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant

You suffer

from a sleep disorder other than restless legs syndrome (RLS) You suffer from

kidney

disease You are allergic to the active ingredient pramipexole, or to any of the

inactive

ingredients in MIRAPEX (ask your doctor or pharmacist for a list) When taking

MIRAPEX tell

your doctor if: You become unexpectedly sleepy You feel dizzy, nauseated, sweaty

or faint –

especially when you stand up after sitting or lying down Some key points about

taking

MIRAPEX: Take MIRAPEX as your doctor directs. It is often recommended that

MIRAPEX be taken

once a day, 2 or 3 hours before bedtime Take MIRAPEX every day – even if you

do not feel

RLS symptoms every day MIRAPEX may be taken with or without food If you miss a

dose, DO NOT

double your next dose. Take only your usual dose, as you doctor directs Make it

easy to

remember. Find ways to make taking MIRAPEX part of your evening routine