In a message dated 11/4/2001 12:28:52 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << It is not clear that the so-called "amphetamine like properties" in selegiline are a disadvantage. Indeed, selegiline has antidepressant and "energizing" qualities, probably in part due to those same qualities which the drug company for the other side has focused on. >> Indeed, these qualities are the ones that make seligiline my current drug of choice. I also believe the reuptake-blocking mechanism does somewhat smooth out my symptoms, since I notice a difference when I don't take my daily (5 mg) dose. Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn