Treating the signs and symptoms of Parkinson disease. It is also used to treat restless legs syndrome. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Oxpola is a dopamine agonist. Exactly how Oxpola works is not known. It may increase the action of certain chemical receptors in the brain.
Important safety information:
Oxpola may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Oxpola with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using Oxpola.
Check with your doctor before you use medicines that may cause drowsiness while you are using Oxpola; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
Oxpola may cause dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Some patients who take Oxpola have reported suddenly falling asleep while performing daily activities (eg, driving, eating, talking). Some patients did not experience drowsiness and felt that they were alert immediately before suddenly falling asleep. Some of these events have been reported as late as 1 year after Oxpola was started. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other activities that could be dangerous. Inform your doctor if you experience unusual drowsiness or sleepiness while using Oxpola.
Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
In patients with RLS, Oxpola may cause a worsening of RLS symptoms or cause symptoms to occur earlier in the day (afternoon or evening) or spread to other extremities. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Some people have experienced new, unusual, or increased urges (eg, gambling, sexual urges) while using Oxpola. Tell your doctor right away if you or a caregiver notice such effects.
Patients with Parkinson disease may have an increased risk of developing a certain type of skin cancer (melanoma). It is not known if Oxpola also increases the risk of melanoma. You may need to have skin exams while you are using Oxpola. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Oxpola before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Lab tests, including blood pressure or skin checks, may be performed while you use Oxpola. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Oxpola with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially hallucinations.
Oxpola should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Oxpola while you are pregnant. It is not known if Oxpola is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Oxpola.
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Oxpola side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Abnormal dreams; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; stuffy nose; tiredness; trouble sleeping; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal thinking; balance problems; change in the amount of urine produced; change in behavior, mood, or emotions; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; decreased sexual ability; difficulty walking; fainting; hallucinations; memory problems; muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; new or unusual skin growths or change in the appearance of a mole; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, or sleepiness; shortness of breath; sudden irresistible urge to sleep or suddenly falling asleep at unusual times; sudden, unexplained weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, legs, or feet; trouble swallowing; unusual or intense urges (eg, gambling, sexual urges); unusual twitching or muscle movements; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Oxpola - Frequently asked Questions
Can Oxpola be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Oxpola?
Use Oxpola as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Oxpola. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Take Oxpola by mouth with or without food. If nausea occurs, take with food to reduce nausea.
If you are taking Oxpola for RLS, you should take Oxpola 2 to 3 hours before bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Your dose will be started low and gradually increased to achieve the best results. Do not change your dose sooner than recommended.
Do not suddenly stop taking Oxpola without checking with your doctor. Severe side effects, including fever, confusion, and stiff muscles, may occur. If you need to stop Oxpola, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
If you miss a dose of Oxpola, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss several doses, contact your doctor before you start to take Oxpola again.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxpola.
Who should not take Oxpola?
Some medical conditions may interact with Oxpola. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney problems, low blood pressure, dizziness or fainting when you sit or stand up, or sleep problems
if you drink alcohol or have a history of compulsive behavior (eg, eating, gambling, shopping)
if you have trouble controlling your muscles
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Oxpola. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Cimetidine because it may increase the risk of pramipexole's side effects
Butyrophenones (eg, haloperidol), metoclopramide, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), or thioxanthenes (eg, thiothixene) because they may decrease pramipexole's effectiveness
Levodopa because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Oxpola
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Oxpola may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Oxpola be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Oxpola be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Oxpola, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Oxpola. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Six patients reported useful
How active was the Oxpola in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Oxpola were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
%
Useful
5
83.3%
Not useful
1
16.7%
Fourteen patients reported side effects
Does the Oxpola Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Oxpola. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Oxpola.
Patients
%
No side effects
9
64.3%
It has side effects
5
35.7%
Patient reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yet
22 patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Oxpola? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Oxpola should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
Once in a day
11
50.0%
3 times in a day
6
27.3%
Twice in a day
5
22.7%
32 patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Oxpola May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
1-5mg
18
56.2%
11-50mg
4
12.5%
101-200mg
4
12.5%
6-10mg
3
9.4%
201-500mg
1
3.1%
501mg-1g
1
3.1%
51-100mg
1
3.1%
One patient reported time for results
How long will I use Oxpola before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 2 days and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Oxpola. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Oxpola kindly click here
Patients
%
2 days
1
100.0%
Two patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Oxpola: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Oxpola is best taken at After food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
%
After food
1
50.0%
Before food
1
50.0%
29 patients reported age
Patients
%
> 60
20
69.0%
46-60
6
20.7%
30-45
2
6.9%
1-5
1
3.4%
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