Re: Mirapex to Requip

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Betty/WV
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Re: Mirapex to Requip

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Hi Everyone: Question:::: I am taking Mirapex or Pramipexole the generic. Which, even though generic is SOOO expensive. And Requip, Ropinirole is very reasonable. I have part D coverage, which helps pay for my medicine. But once I reach a certain amount then I pay full price.
My question is---does anyone know anything about switching from one to the other. I now take 0.25 mg of Mirapex twice a day so what would be the equivelent in Requip.

Would appreciate any information.

Thanks,
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Post by SquirmingSusan »

I don't know the exact ratio, but I think Mirapex is 2-3 times as effective as Requip per mg. So you would probably switch to somewhere in the neighborhood of .5-.75mg. of Requip.
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