Bill asked:
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>Hi! Why shouldn't PWPs have opiates?
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>Should they also not have acetomnaphen??
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>Why is Demerol not good?
Hi BILL__
You already have the info re: Demerol and the URL for the database, so I'll
comment re: opiates. This is based on Peter's experience when hospitalized
for surgery. Apparently opiates compete with the PD meds (Sinemet) for
dopamine receptors--keeping the meds from working. before I realized that
Percocet contained one not mentioned on the label, P. became frozen and
really really OFF. Giving him Sinemet restored his mobility. The
acetaminophen is OK, I believe, as is ibuprofen. Some drugs are
combinations and the labels may conceal the components. Do check that
database, it's very helpful.
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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