Best Nonergot Dopamine Agonist for parkinson disease
Top-rated pick: Mirapex ER — pharmaranks score 72/100, the highest of the 3 Nonergot Dopamine Agonist drugs used for parkinson disease, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for parkinson disease or the full Nonergot Dopamine Agonist class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 3 nonergot dopamine agonist drugs we rate for parkinson disease, 2 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are tablet. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for parkinson disease; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
Other drug classes for parkinson disease
Top nonergot dopamine agonist for parkinson disease: 1. Mirapex ER · 2. Neupro · 3. Ropinirole Hydrochloride
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $2 | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Prescription | Patch | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Generic | $2 | View → |
Full ranking · 3 drugs
mirapex er
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Mirapex ER (Pramipexole Dihydrochloride) is a nonergot dopamine agonist used to treat Depressive Disorder, Parkinson Disease.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.24/30· 8 formsneupro
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Neupro (Rotigotine) is a nonergot dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson Disease, Restless Legs Syndrome.
Price varies
ropinirole hydrochloride
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ropinirole Hydrochloride is a nonergot dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson Disease.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$1.30/30· 8 forms Save up to 17% in classFrequently asked
- What is the best nonergot dopamine agonist for parkinson disease?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — mirapex er ranks highest among Nonergot Dopamine Agonist drugs used for parkinson disease. Always consult a professional.
- Which nonergot dopamine agonist drugs treat parkinson disease?
- pharmaranks lists 3 Nonergot Dopamine Agonist products used for parkinson disease, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.