Resources

The organizations listed below can put you in touch with self-help, advocacy, and support groups whose members share your issues and concerns about Parkinson’s disease.

American Parkinson’s Disease Association
(www.apdaparkinson.org)
The American Parkinson’s Disease Association seeks to “ease the burden and find the cure” for Parkinson’s disease through research, patient and family support and education. The site offers information about Parkinson’s disease, publications, information on chapter locations and current events and has a research program that funds research grants. Information and referral centers are located throughout the United States. To find the center nearest to you, call 1-800-223-2732.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
(www.michaeljfox.org)
Actor Michael J. Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, started this group to drive high-impact research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease. The site offers up-to-date information about research, news, and events.

National Parkinson Foundation
(www.parkinson.org)
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) is the largest and oldest national Parkinson foundation in the United States. NPF supports Parkinson-related research, patient care, education, training, and outreach. NPF Chapters and Centers work with hundreds of people in support groups throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. The site offers features such as Ask the Doctor, Ask the Surgeon, and Ask the Parkinson Dietitian.

Parkinson’s Action Network (PAN)
(www.parkinsonsaction.org)
PAN is the unified voice of the Parkinson’s disease community advocating for more than one million Americans and their families. Their site provides updates on all public policy issues affecting the Parkinson's community.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
(www.pdf.org)
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national presence in Parkinson's disease research, education, and public advocacy. PDF funds promising scientific research and supports people with Parkinson's, their families, and care partners through educational programs and support services. The organization provides information and referrals to patients and care partners through an online “Ask the Expert” service, toll-free helpline, Web site and educational publications.

Parkinson’s Institute & Clinical Center
(www.thepi.org)
Founded in 1988, The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center (PI) is America’s only independent non-profit organization that provides basic and clinical research, clinical trials and a comprehensive movement disorder patient clinic for Parkinson’s disease and related neurological movement disorders, all under one roof. Our mission is to find the causes, provide first class patient care, and discover a cure.

Parkinson’s Resource Organization (PRO)
(www.parkinsonsresource.org)
PRO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that provides group and individual support to those making the journey through Parkinson’s.

Parkinson's Unity Walk
(www.unitywalk.org)
The Parkinson's Unity Walk is an event held in New York City each year to increase public awareness about Parkinson’s disease and raise funds for research.

The Parkinson Alliance® (PA)
(www.parkinsonalliance.net)
The Parkinson Alliance is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to help finance Parkinson’s disease research. The site includes news, information on research and events, and links to other related sites.

WE MOVE™ Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders
(www.wemove.org)
One of the Internet's most comprehensive resources for movement disorder information and the hub of movement disorder activities on the Web. The site's mission is to increase awareness of neurological movement disorders and to make early diagnosis, up-to-date treatment, and patient support a reality for all people living with movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease.

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Indications:

MIRAPEX ER and Mirapex^® (pramipexole dihydrochloride) 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 offer is not valid if your prescriptions are paid for in whole or in part by Medicaid, Medicare, TriCare, or any other federal or state medical or pharmaceutical assistance program. This offer is not valid in Massachusetts or where prohibited by law. The value of this card for each prescription is limited to $40 or your out-of-pocket costs, whichever is less.

This offer must be presented at the pharmacy and all benefits utilized by 12/31/12. Patients enrolled after 12/31/2011 will only be eligible for the number of refills up to the program expiration date of 12/31/2012.

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

CARES Foundation If you can't afford your MIRAPEX ER,
our patient assistance program
may be able to help. Call 1-800-556-8317.