For the treatment of the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD) Important Safety Information Prescribing Information

For the initial and long-term treatment of Parkinson's disease:

Now available: Once-daily MIRAPEX ER.

Once a day and you're on your way.

Once-daily MIRAPEX ER may be right for you.

Proven effective in relieving symptoms of early Parkinson's disease
MIRAPEX ER is taken just once a day, which many people may find more convenient than medicines taken multiple times a day
MIRAPEX ER contains the same medicine as Mirapex^® (pramipexole dihydrochloride) tablets. MIRAPEX has been a trusted treatment for Parkinson's disease for more than 12 years

Only your doctor can determine if MIRAPEX ER is an appropriate choice for you. Your doctor may make changes to your MIRAPEX ER dose to make sure you are taking the right amount of medicine to help control your symptoms.

Already taking MIRAPEX?

If you are currently taking MIRAPEX, you may be able to switch overnight from MIRAPEX to MIRAPEX ER. Your doctor will work with you to make sure you are taking the right dose to help control your symptoms. Be sure you do not take MIRAPEX and MIRAPEX ER together.

Ready to begin treatment with MIRAPEX ER?

Talk to your doctor to see if MIRAPEX ER is right for you.

*Up to 4 prescriptions.

Indications:

MIRAPEX ER and MIRAPEX tablets are prescription medicines to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD).

Important Safety Information:

MIRAPEX ER or MIRAPEX may cause you to fall asleep without warning during daily activities, including talking, eating, and driving, which may result in accidents. Tell your doctor if you feel new or increased sleepiness while taking MIRAPEX ER or MIRAPEX. Do not drive a car, operate a machine, or do anything that needs you to be alert until you know how MIRAPEX ER or MIRAPEX affects you.

Before taking MIRAPEX ER or MIRAPEX, talk to your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you feel sleepy during the day. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or take other medications that make you drowsy, as these can increase the chance that MIRAPEX ER or MIRAPEX will make you feel sleepy or fall asleep when you should be awake.

When taking MIRAPEX ER or MIRAPEX, hallucinations (unreal visions, sounds or sensations) may occur and you may sometimes feel dizzy, nauseated, faint or sweaty when you sit up or stand quickly.

Some patients taking certain medicines to treat PD, including MIRAPEX ER and MIRAPEX, have reported problems, such as gambling, compulsive eating, compulsive buying, and increased sex drive. If you or your family members notice that you are developing unusual urges or behaviors, talk to your doctor.

The most common side effects in people taking MIRAPEX ER for early PD are sleepiness, nausea and vomiting, constipation, dizziness, tiredness, hallucinations, dry mouth, muscle spasms, and edema (swelling of the feet and ankles).

The most common side effects in people taking MIRAPEX ER who have later-stage PD are abnormal movements, nausea, constipation, hallucinations, headache, and anorexia.

The most common side effects in people taking MIRAPEX for PD are nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, hallucinations, insomnia, muscle weakness, confusion, and abnormal movements.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, for MIRAPEX ER and MIRAPEX.

This information is intended for U.S. residents only.

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