Makers of Mirapex 'Correction of Drug Information about Mirapex" (12/08)

“Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI), the company that makes the drug MIRAPEX would like to tell you about an important Warning Letter that was sent by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 29, 2008. In the Warning Letter, FDA told BIPI that two consumer-directed pharmacy printouts were misleading about how safe MIRAPEX is to use. You may have received a copy of these printouts. The print ad provides important safety information that FDA stated was left out of these printouts.


“There have been reports of impulse control disorders and compulsive behaviors in patient taking certain medicines including MIRAPEX. When taking MIRAPEX, if you or your family notice that you are experiencing new or increased gambling urges…”

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