The Basics
What is Pramipexole?
Used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson’s disease.
Brand names for Pramipexole
Mirapex
How Pramipexole is classified
Antiparkinson Agents, Dopamine Agonists
Pramipexole During Pregnancy
Pramipexole pregnancy category
Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Pramipexole while pregnant
N/A
Taking Pramipexole While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Pramipexole?
No information is available on the use of pramipexole during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of pramipexole during breastfeeding, but it suppresses serum prolactin and may interfere with breastfeeding. An alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
Possible effects of Pramipexole on milk supply
Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. Pramipexole lowers serum prolactin.[1] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.
Possible alternatives to Pramipexole
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. Schilling JC, Adamus WS, Palluk R. Neuroendocrine and side effect profile of pramipexole, a new dopamine receptor agonist, in humans. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1992;51:541-8. PMID: 1350237
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