Interferon beta-1b and Mirapex

• Generic Name: interferon beta-1b
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Betaseron, Extavia

Interferon beta-1b is used to treat is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). interferon beta-1b will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms.

Interferon beta-1b may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pramipexole
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Mirapex, Mirapex ER

Mirapex (pramipexole) has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease.

Mirapex is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. Mirapex is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS).

Immediate-release tablet (Mirapex) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. The extended-release tablet (Mirapex ER) is only approved to treat Parkinson symptoms.

Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition.