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Date sent: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 11:58:37 -0700 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: Lorraine Jeffe <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: blips To: [log in to unmask] > The discussion of "blackout" spells" is interesting.I referred to > these short events as dizziness,but the descriptions that are being > given seem to describe them better. I have been on Requip since mid > summer. Just recently(the last few) days I've been taking it every 7 > or 8 hrs. and have had just one "spell".However, I never kept records > before.Also I don't recall ever experiencing this before the Requip. Requip is well-known for these sudden "sleep attacks". They do not occur in all patients, but they occur in sufficient numbers that many feel that such patients should not drive while taking Requip or Mirapex. Some states are considering (if not already done) not allowing people on those medications to have drivers licenses. 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.rafink.com/ mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn