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Date sent: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 02:17:00 -0400 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: "B. Bruce Anderson" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Drooling drugs To: [log in to unmask] > Does anyone know of an alternate to use for amitryptiline for > drooling > and excess saliva production? It has been quite effective at > controlling the problem for the past 8 months or so, but just up and > stopped working the other day. I took 50 mg every 12 hours, and 100 > mg per day is supposed to be the max recommended dose. > > I would truly appreciate hearing about any drug that works for > someone. Thanks !! > > > BBA The "old" anti-parkinson drugs such as Artane, Benadryl, and Cogentin also have effects which can decrease drooling. They have other side-effects, however. Ask your doctor. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************