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michael frederic wrote: "My Dad takes Mirapax. I didn't find it on the list, but does it have another name?" The chemical in question is called pramipexole [lower case p]; the manufacturer calls it Mirapex [upper cases M]. There is a type of PD meds known as dopamine agonists. They come in two groups. (1) The 'old' or 'first generation' agonists ARE 'ergot derivatives'; this group includes bromocriptine (Parlodel), pergolide (Permax), lisuride, cabergoline. (2) The 'new' or 'second generation' agonists ARE NOT 'ergot derivatives'; this group includes pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), and apomorphine. Mirapex is not in the list because it is not an ergot derivative. Ben Winter 66/66/64 Victoria BC Canada