question: I am on Mirapexin about a year for restless legs. It works very well, but I have put on about 14lbs. I had an extremely good figure and now suddenly in the last few weeks it seems to be ballooning. I eat a very healthy diet, no sweet things or greasy foods. At first I didn t notice too much, as everyones weight can fluctuate from time to time. But then suddenly this past month, none of my jeans fit. I thought it was maybe the odd glass of wine, but I ve always had those. I ve decided to diet, though my diet is already healthy. Then I wondered could it be these tablets and if so, is there any point trying to diet if the medicine is the cause. I d rather come off them. If I do, is there anything else I can take?