Pramipexole is used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized interactions.
 Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements when taking this medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous results. | Alcohol |
| Depletion or interference | None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention | None known |
| Supportive interaction | None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability | None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Interaction with Food and Other Compounds
Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic beverages with pramipexole can increase the amount of drowsiness caused by the drug.1 Consequently, people taking pramipexole should avoid drinking alcohol, especially when they must stay alert.
References
1. Sifton DW, ed. Physicians’ Desk Reference. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc. 2000, 2467–71.
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2006-09-07
