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Phil E.Gesotti wrote: > Greg wrote: > "Does anyone have any info that states Permax can cause similar > "requip-like" > sleep attacks?" > > Greg I don't have any documented evidence, but let's say I'm highly > suspect. I was having problems with fatigue and was having trouble > keeping my eyes open after about 3 o'clock at work. Permax has always > caused some stomach discomfort whether I took it before, after or during > a meal. I starting reducing my dosage and eventually quit taking it. The > stomach discomfort is gone and I'm not as fatigued at work. I had > reduced my dosage to 0.25 mg a day and my neuro said to not bother > taking it at that low a dosage. > > My PD symptoms are worse, but the poison of the Permax side effects > wasn't worth the improvement. My neuro tells me this is all in my head - > symptom of depression. I tell her that anything is possible, but > depression seems like a low probability diagnosis. I've got things to do > and am highly motivated to do them. When I'm dragging around getting > dizzy, it's hard to get them accomplished. > > more anecdotal evidence from > Dear Phil and Greg; I have been on Permax, .25 mg x 3 daily for approx. 4 months. I don't have any problems with sleep attacks. However, I think I have a lot of new problems that I didn't have before. I really can't remember four months ago, I just realized that when I started typing this.. Phil; can you please tell me what side effects you seem to be getting from Permax. Thx. Marie McNeely 64/62/60