Piribedil
Information about Piribedil
Piribedil Uses
Piribedil is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome.
How Piribedil works
Piribedil works by increasing the action of dopamine, a chemical messenger that is needed to regulate the activity of the brain.
Common side effects of Piribedil
Dizziness, Gastrointestinal disorder, Psychiatric disorders
Available Medicine for Piribedil
Trivastal LASerdia Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹3071 variant(s)
Expert advice for Piribedil
- You have been prescribed Piribedil to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
- Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as regular eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.
- Piribedil can make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Regular blood pressure monitoring should be done during the course of treatment with Piribedil.
- Inform your doctor if you experience blood pressure instability or disturbance.
- You have been prescribed Piribedil to treat your symptoms of Parkinson's disease and/or restless leg syndrome.
- It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may reduce nausea.
- Inform your doctor if you develop compulsive behaviors that are hard to control, such as binge eating, gambling, spending money, and sexual urges.
- Avoid activities that require you to be alert, such as driving a car until you know how this medication affects you.
- When you first start taking Piribedil, it may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure when you change positions. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- Talk to your doctor in case you develop hallucinations or other changes in your behavior.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- For restless leg syndrome, take this medicine 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.