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In my practice, I don't change medications that are working well without side effects, just because it is possible that they can have the side effects. Don't fix it if it isn't broken. Jorge Romero ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Swindler" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2000 4:45 PM Subject: Re: PD Med's Question > Debbie - > > << in older PD patients (don't know whether 64 > would fall into that category), Artane is not recommended because it can > cause confusion, etc. My mother has tried to come off the Artane but feels > worse. >> > > Dick was on Cogentin (similar to Artane) for many years. Once he started > seeing a movement disorder specialist, he was urged to come off the Cogentin, > even though he was probably only 43 at the time. He tried several times to > stop the Cogentin, but felt so bad while withdrawing that he went back on it. > He was finally able to withdraw by cutting the little pills in fourths and > taking 3/4 tablet for awhile, then 1/2, etc. Maybe that would work for your > mom. > > Margie Swindler cg for Dick, 55/18 >