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Dopamine Agonists

Dopamine agonists are used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome. They work by activating dopamine receptors to increase dopamine levels.

Why are dopamine agonists prescribed?

  1. Parkinson's Disease (53%)
  2. Restless Leg Syndrome (47%)

Key takeaways

Dopamine-agonists are used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. These medications work by mimicking the action of dopamine, a natural substance in your brain that helps control several functions, such as movement and mood. Dopamine-agonists come in different forms, including oral pills and injections. Examples include pramipexole, pramipexole extended-release (Mirapex ER), ropinirole, ropinirole ER. Apomorphine (Apokyn) and rotigotine (Neupro) are other examples.

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ropinirole

as low as$9
Ropinirole (Requip) is a moderately priced drug used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement difficulties. It is also used for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic ropinirole is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Mirapex (pramipexole)

as low as$10
Mirapex (Pramipexole) is a moderately priced drug used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat Restless Legs Syndrome. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in brand and generic versions.The most common version of Mirapex is covered by 74% of insurance plans at a co-pay of $60.00-$80.00, however, some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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ropinirole ER

as low as$16
ROPINIROLE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by acting like dopamine, a substance in your body that helps manage movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
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Mirapex ER (pramipexole ER)

as low as$67
PRAMIPEXOLE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by acting like dopamine, a substance in your body which helps manage movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
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Onapgo

as low as$75
Onapgo is only available as a brand name drug.
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Apokyn (apomorphine)

as low as$162
APOMORPHINE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by acting like dopamine, a substance in your body that helps manage movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
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Kynmobi

as low as$813
APOMORPHINE treats the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by acting like dopamine, a substance in your body that helps manage movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.
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Neupro

as low as$831
Rotigotine (Neupro) is an expensive drug used to control the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease or restless legs syndrome. This drug is less popular than comparable drugs. There are currently no generic alternatives to Neupro. It is covered by more Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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