Mirapex and Ischaemic stroke - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ischaemic stroke is reported as a side effect among people who take Mirapex (pramipexole dihydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Vioxx, and have Multiple sclerosis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ischaemic stroke when taking Mirapex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19,316 people who have side effects when taking Mirapex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mirapex?

Mirapex has active ingredients of pramipexole dihydrochloride. It is often used in restless leg syndrome. eHealthMe is studying from 20,622 Mirapex users. Check the latest studies of Mirapex.

What is Ischaemic stroke?

Ischaemic stroke (stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain) is found to be associated with 843 drugs and 1,095 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ischaemic stroke.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

19,316 people reported to have side effects when taking Mirapex.
Among them, 18 people (0.09%) have Ischaemic stroke.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Mirapex when they have Ischaemic stroke? *

What is the gender of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Mirapex? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Ischaemic stroke when taking Mirapex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mirapex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ischaemic stroke? *

Insomnia (sleeplessness): 7 people, 38.89%
Dizziness: 5 people, 27.78%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 4 people, 22.22%
Heart Attack: 4 people, 22.22%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 4 people, 22.22%
Chest Pain: 4 people, 22.22%
High Blood Cholesterol: 4 people, 22.22%
Depression: 4 people, 22.22%
Kidney Infection: 3 people, 16.67%
Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 3 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 4 people, 22.22%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 3 people, 16.67%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 2 people, 11.11%
Depression: 2 people, 11.11%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 11.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.56%
Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 1 person, 5.56%
Joint Swelling: 1 person, 5.56%
Hepatitis C: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pramipexole dihydrochloride (the active ingredients of Mirapex) and Mirapex (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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