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Can Mirapex Be Taken Along With Gabapentin?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Dec 2014
Question: I have been taking mirapex for restless leg. My doc. Just switched me to gabapentin and I have been up for 48 hours straight with out sleep. I took a 100 mil at 8 pm and two at about 5 pm. Can I take a mirapex so hopefully I can get some sleep?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take miraplex which will avoid leg tremor

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes you can take miraplex which will avoid leg tremor and improve sleep.
You can consult your doctor before starting it.

Some lifestyle modification are useful for restless leg syndrome like,
Sleep better by sticking to a regular sleep schedule.
Exercise in moderation. .
Cut back on caffeine. .
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Consider dietary supplements. Check with a doctor or nutritionist to find out if you’re low on iron, vitamin B, folic acid, or magnesium. Deficiencies can bring on RLS.
Try practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation. Stress can make RLS symptoms worse. Daily stretching and meditation can promote relaxation and alleviate (RLS).

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Can Mirapex Be Taken Along With Gabapentin?

Brief Answer: Yes you can take miraplex which will avoid leg tremor Detailed Answer: Hello Yes you can take miraplex which will avoid leg tremor and improve sleep. You can consult your doctor before starting it. Some lifestyle modification are useful for restless leg syndrome like, Sleep better by sticking to a regular sleep schedule. Exercise in moderation. . Cut back on caffeine. . Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Consider dietary supplements. Check with a doctor or nutritionist to find out if you’re low on iron, vitamin B, folic acid, or magnesium. Deficiencies can bring on RLS. Try practicing relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation. Stress can make RLS symptoms worse. Daily stretching and meditation can promote relaxation and alleviate (RLS). Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.