Sedatives & Hypnotics
Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Street names: Mirapex, DAWS drug, Dopamine agonist
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Dopamine D2/D3 agonist — not euphoric; some users report mood lift, others gambling/sex compulsions
⚠Key risks
- IMPULSE-CONTROL DISORDERS: the famous side effect — gambling, shopping, hypersexuality, binge eating on a Parkinson's dose
- DAWS (dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome): agitation, panic, depression when stopping after long use
- Sleep attacks — sudden unconsciousness while driving
- Rarely misused; the harm profile is iatrogenic mostly
✚Overdose signs
- Sedation, sleep attacks
- Nausea, hypotension
- Hallucinations (elders)
Category comparison — Sedatives & Hypnotics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pramipexole (Mirapex) | Rx-only — not controlled | IMPULSE-CONTROL DISORDERS: the famous side effect — gambling, shopping, hypersexuality, binge eating on a Parkinson's dose; DAWS (dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome): agitation, panic, depression when stopping after long use | ~$0.50–$2 per tablet |
| Zolpidem (Ambien/Stilnox) | Schedule IV | Sleep-walking, sleep-driving, hallucinations; Dependence and rebound insomnia | ~$2–$10 per 10 mg tablet |
| Secobarbital (Seconal) | Schedule II | Barbiturates: tiny margin between dose and death; Fatal in overdose, brutal withdrawal (seizures) — replaced by benzos in medicine | ~$15–$40 per capsule where diverted |
| Carisoprodol (Soma) | Schedule IV | Converts to meprobamate (Miltown) — dependence; Popular 'Soma Coma' mix with opioids — deadly | ~$1–$8 per 350 mg tablet |
| Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | Not scheduled | Overdose causes hallucinations, seizures, heart rhythm problems; Abuse usually in combination (potentiates opioids) | ~$1–$5 per 10 mg tablet |
| Pentobarbital (Nembutal) | Schedule II | Veterinary euthanasia drug — overdose is usually fatal; Narrow safety margin (barbiturate) | ~$30–$100+ per vial/capsule-equivalent |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Pramipexole (Mirapex) look like?
0.125–1.5 mg tablets; Parkinson's/restless-legs drug
What are the signs of a Pramipexole (Mirapex) overdose?
Sedation, sleep attacks; Nausea, hypotension; Hallucinations (elders) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
IMPULSE-CONTROL DISORDERS: the famous side effect — gambling, shopping, hypersexuality, binge eating on a Parkinson's dose Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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