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In the last month I noticed several persons on the list indicate that among other things they are on the antidepression drug Wellbutrin. They might be interested in the following link which indicates that there might be a positive effect on PD as a side effect: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010928/sc/health_parkinsons_dc_1.html However also see: http://www.geocities.com/parkinson_disease_saint_louis/2001_Newsletter_2_Page3 .html from which the following is taken: Saint Louis Parkinson Newsletter #2 2001-Wellbutrin My chief concern is that when it is given with levodopa it may enhance the effect of levodopa a little but it has an even greater chance of enhancing the potential side effects of levodopa. I would agree with the warning put out by its maker, Glaxo Wellcome, in the Physician Desk Reference that ělimited clinical data suggest a higher incidence of adverse events in patients receiving concurrent administration of buproprion and levodopa. Administration of Wellbutrin SR tablets to patients receiving levodopa concurrently should be undertaken with caution, using small doses and gradual dose increases.î I would also point out that Zyban, marketed as an aid to help stop smoking, is the same thing as Wellbutrin. It is just another name for buproprion. ed g ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn