Pramirol 0.25 Tablet

Short Description

Pramirol 0.25 Tablet is used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome by slowing down body movements and helping to treat excessive shaking.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pramirol 0.25 Tablet should be taken with food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. You should never skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication must not be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, hallucinations, constipation, and peripheral edema. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood, an abnormally high sex drive, an urge to gamble, or uncontrolled spending as these may prove very harmful.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Pramirol 0.25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Pramirol 0.25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Pramirol 0.25 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Pramirol 0.25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby.

Interacting Medicines

Chlorpromazine Flupenthixol Fluphenazine Haloperidol

Pramirol 0.25 Tablet works by mimicking the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to control movement in the brain.

You have been prescribed Pramirol 0.25 Tablet to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome. Take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime for restless leg syndrome. Avoid activities that require you to be alert such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down to lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out. Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior. Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.