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Recently, someone requested info re apomorphine. I found two articles [see below] and the following statement: “Apomorphine is available in Europe and is being tested in the United States. It is a very potent dopamine agonist that can be given by injection or sublingually and offers potential for rapid relief of Parkinson's symptoms. It can be viewed as a rescue therapy for patients with severe motor fluctuations. Patients who are away from home and are having severe immobility and motor fluctuations can take this drug and get moving so they can get back home.” [from STACY Mark -- Parkinson's disease: Therapeutic choices and timing decisions in patient management. Interview with Dr Stacy, in Geriatrics 1999; 54(0ct.): 44-49] NUTT JG, Carter JH. -- Apomorphine can sustain the long-duration response to L-DOPA in fluctuating PD. Neurology 2000;54:247-50. 11 January 2000 MUGUET D, Broussolle E, Chazot G. Apomorphine in patients with Parkinson's disease. Biomed Pharmacother 1995; 49:197-209. Ben Winter 66/66/64 Victoria BC Canada