What over-the-counter drugs are safe for things like sinus headaches,
allergies, colds, etc.  It would be really helpful for me and perhaps others
to have a list similar to the list of drugs William Heitman put out on the
net.  Help would be appreciated.
-----Original Message-----
From: William Heitman <[log in to unmask]>
To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Saturday, November 21, 1998 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: constipation


>Don,
>God bless you.  When/if you go, heres a contraindicated med list for you.
>Let me know how you are doing.
>Best Regards
>WHH 55/19
>
>       DRUGS THAT MAY INTERFERE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE
>
>       Published by Young Parkinson's Support Network of California
>
>                        Revision: 04/95 YPSN of CA
>
>This list has been reviewed by our medical advisor. Always notify your
>physician of any adverse effects of drug therapy.
>
>
>           WARNING TO USERS OF ELDEPRYL CONTEMPLATING SURGERY
>
>Sandoz Pharmaceuticals has issued a warning of reports of fatal
interactions
>between Eldepryl (Selegiline Hydrochloride) and merperidine known as
>Demerol, and other trade names. Patients contemplating surgery are advised
>to bring this notice to the attention of their physician. Further
>information can be obtained from pharmacies - ask for prescribing
>information - or contact Sandoz Pharmaceuticals at 1-800-631-8184.
>
>
>            OTHER DRUGS WITH POTENTIAL TO ALTER THE SYMPTOMS OF
>                         PARKINSON'S DISEASE
>
>Some drugs employed in the treatment of non-neurologic conditions may alter
>or influence the brain's dopamine system. These drugs, when given to a
>Parkinson's patient, have the potential to alter the symptoms of
Parkinson's
>disease. Should a physician prescribe a drug on this list, the patient
>should make sure the prescribing physician:
>
>   1.is aware of the patient's Parkinson's disease and the drug's potential
>for altering disease symptoms,
>   2.is aware of the patient's current drug therapy for Parkinson's disease
>and any other disease(s),
>   3.explains to the patient both the benefits and the potential side
>effects of the drug therapy and what action to take for adverse side
>effects.
>
>DRUG TYPE:
>
>     Trade Name            Generic Name                      Notes
>
>
>Antidepressant:                                       Any antidepressant +
>        Asendin          Amoxapine                    selegeline (Eldepryl)
>        Nardil           Phenelzine                   may worsen PD
>        Nardil           Phenelzine
>        Parnate          Tranylcypromine
>        Triavil          (Contains Perphenazine)
>
>Antipsychotic:                                        Clozaril (clozapine)
&
>        Haldol           Haloperidol                  Zyprexia (olanzapine)
>        Loxitane         Loxapine                     are the only ones
safe
>        Mellaril         Thioridazine                 for use in PD
>                         (Mellaril in low dosage ok)
>        Moban            Molindone
>        Navane           Thiothixene
>        Orap             Pimozide
>        Prolixin         Fluphenazine
>        Permitil         Fluphenazine
>        Serentil         Mesoridazine
>        Sparine          Promazine
>        Stelazine        Trifluoperazine
>        Taractan         Chlorprothixene
>        Thorazine        Chlorpromazine
>        Tindal           Acetophenazine
>        Trilafon         Perphenazine
>        Vesprin          Triflupromazine
>
>Antivomiting/Gastrointestinal:                        Worsen PD symptoms
>        Compazine        Prochlorperazine
>        Reglan           Metoclopramide
>        Torecan          Thiethylperazine
>
>Blood Pressure:
>        Raudixin         Rauwolfia Serpentina
>
>Miscellaneous:
>        Serpasil         Reserpine
>
>Post-Op Medication:
>        Harmonyl         Deserpine
>        Moderil          Rescinnamine
>        Rauverid         None
>        Rauwiloid        None
>        Wolfina          None
>
>Possible Potential:
>        Aldomet          Alpha-methyldopa
>        Buspar           Buspirone
>        Lithobid         Lithium
>
>
>NO OPIATES These utilize the same dopamine receptors that levodopa does and
>worsen PD symptoms.
>
>Anesthesia and PD:
>
>Droperidol should not be used with patients with PD. It blocks the dopamine
>receptors and might occupy the GABA receptors leading to an imbalance
>between dopamine and acetylcholine neurotransmitters. Dopamine, serotonin
>and norepinephrine may be adversely affected.