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Medicines pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrateQuestion & answer

pramipexole dihydrochloride monohydrate · Medicine question

Can pramipexole be taken with food?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Both selected tablet formulations may be taken with or without food. Taking a tablet with food may help some people who experience nausea.

Sources for this answer

NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
Pramipexole 0.18mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Pipexus prolonged-release tablets — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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