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Pramipexole
Primer
Pramipexole (Tradename: Mirapex) is a dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome.
- It is a D2 receptor agonist and also has receptor selectivity for the D3 receptor subtype of the D2 subfamily of receptors.
Side Effects
There is the potential to cause compulsive behaviours and sudden sleep attacks.[1]