Posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 24, 2003, at 16:28:29
In reply to Ame, Re: I wish *everyone* could try Mirapex!!, posted by McPac on May 24, 2003, at 15:17:03
> Re: Mirapex......
>
> What classification of med is it?
> Is it mostly for depression? Is it used for anxiety at all? How about OCD?
> Finally, how long has it been out?
> THANKS!!!!It's a dopamine agonist at D2, D4, and especially D3 receptors. It's used primarily for Parkinson's, though many studies show it to be wonderful in treating depression and bipolar II (along with a mood stabilizer). It doesn't help anxiety much, or OCD, but it does motivate you like you wouldn't believe, so you may sort of forget the anxiety because you're going so strong.
It was approved by the FDA in 1997.
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