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Topic: Mirapex for RLS. Does it cause weight gain?

robi
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
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Please share you experience. I am scared od weight gain and playing around with dopamine..

Thanks,
robi

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robi
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
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anybody?

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daisys
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 11802

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robi,
I have taken mirapex on and off for years to treat RLS, and have never noticed weight changes with this drug.

Just one response, so maybe not many here have RLS.

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treepatrol
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Member # 4117

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robi may i ask have you done pain relievers or any thing with that in it with
acetametaphen in them for any length of time?

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hatpianka
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Member # 12244

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I have been on Mirapex for about 5 years now for RLS and any weight gain I have experienced does not seem to be tied to this medication.

I believe that all of my weight gain issues are directly related to the Lyme disease and my inability to exercise.

I take Mirapex every day without fail, and I see no side effects whatsoever. All I get are the benefits of getting a full night's sleep.

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