Sedatives & Hypnotics
Pramipexole (Mirapex)
Street names: Mirapex, DAWS drug, Dopamine agonist
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⚡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)
📋Quick facts
Also known asMirapex, DAWS drug, Dopamine agonist
CategorySedatives & Hypnotics
Schedule / classRx-only — not controlled
Appearance0.125–1.5 mg tablets; Parkinson's/restless-legs drug
Street price~$0.50–$2 per tablet
Legal statusRx-only everywhere
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: FDA, EMA
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 |
| Quetiapine (Seroquel) | Rx-only — not a controlled drug | The prison/street sleep drug: 'Suzie Q' trades as currency — it's numbing, not a high; Metabolic harm: weight gain, diabetes, dyslipidemia even at low doses | ~$0.50–$3 per tablet |
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.
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