Don't let him CHEW or crush a CR-=-that removes the controlled release feature. Regular Sinemet can dissolve some under the tongue for faster results, but liquid Sinemet may be best choice. > >We DID try chewing a portion of a CR, but it didn't hit fast enough and when >it finally did, in conjunction with the next doses - he was so dyskenetic it >was awful - > >The 25-100 crushed with his morning meds has made a huge difference (for the >most part!) but as we all know - every day is a surprise!!!! > >thanks again! > >Cari > daughter of Dempsey-PWP (71/16+) > & Jo Ann-CGiver Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55 Oxford, Ohio http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm <[log in to unmask]> also, on PDWebring at http://members.tripod.lycos.nl/genugten/flinterm.htm "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "