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MANAGING PARKINSON'S DISEASE AT EVERY STAGE

Staying Active

Physical activity and Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease affects the muscles and a person's ability to move.
This is why doctors recommend daily exercise to keep muscles strong and flexible. They encourage patients to take part in physical activities that they enjoy on a regular basis. This can include activities such as stretching, walking, swimming, etc.³⁵

Exercise can help maintain a person's ability to function. Studies have shown that exercise can improve gait, grip strength, and range of motion. Exercise also has the added benefits of improving energy level and sleep.³⁵

It is recommended that patients exercise at least 3 to 4 times a week for at least 20 minutes a session to get the most out of an exercise program. The exercises should be appropriate for the stage of disease the patient is in.³⁵ Always consult your doctor before beginning an exercise program.

KEY POINTS
Exercise helps keep your muscles strong and flexible Take part in activities you enjoy, like walking, swimming, etc Exercise can improve your ability to function, your energy level, and your sleep Physical therapy is another way to maintain good muscle tone

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Important Information about MIRAPEX: MIRAPEX is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD).

MIRAPEX may cause you to fall asleep without any warning, even while doing normal daily activities, such as driving. Before taking MIRAPEX, talk to your doctor if you drink alcohol or take other medications that make you drowsy as these can increase the chance that MIRAPEX will make you feel sleepy or fall asleep when you should be awake. When taking MIRAPEX, hallucinations (seeing, hearing, feeling, or tasting something that isn’t there) may occur and you may sometimes feel dizzy, nauseated, faint or sweaty when you sit up or stand quickly.

In clinical trials for early PD, the most commonly reported side effects of MIRAPEX that were more frequent than with placebo are nausea, dizziness, sleepiness, difficulty falling asleep, involuntary movement, and constipation. In clinical trials for advanced PD, the most commonly reported side effects of MIRAPEX that were more frequent than with placebo are low blood pressure when you sit up or stand quickly, involuntary movement, difficulty falling asleep, dizziness, accidental injury, hallucinations, and dream abnormalities. You should talk with your doctor if you experience these problems.

There have been reports of impulse control disorders and compulsive behaviors in patients taking certain medicines, including MIRAPEX. If you or your family members notice that you are experiencing new or increased gambling urges, increased sexual urges or other intense urges, such as compulsive shopping or eating, while taking MIRAPEX, talk to your doctor.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

This information is intended for U.S. residents only.