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Carrie: My husband (74yo, with PD for 15 plus years) has been using Comtan as an assist to Sinemet for many years. It is not a new drug. What is new is Stalevo which combines sinemet and comtan into one pill. He has started using stalevo instead of the 2 separate pills with reasonably good results. Given the length of time he has had PD, nothing works perfectly. But, we believe the comtan has helped control some of the wearing off one might expect at this stage of the game. If you aren't already famimliar with it, I would suggest you order National Parkinson Foundation booklet on medications. It covers a lot of territory and is very informative. Call NPF at 1-800-327-4545 and they will send it and their other booklets on caregiving,, fitness and speech. They are free of charge. Hope this is helpful. Susan Fine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carrie Barrott" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 8:55 AM Subject: Comtan/Navartis Pharmaceuticals > Does anyone here use this drug yet? If so, how has it worked out for you? > > I hear it is new and I think I may have seen it mentioned here, but I am not > sure. It is manufactured by Novartis. > > On the website, among many other things, it says: > > "COMTAN helps carbidopa/levodopa benefits last longer. The following > assessment test will help your doctor determine if you are getting the most out of > your carbidopa/levodopa therapy, and if COMTAN is right for you." > > http://www.comtan.com > > Thanks, all! > > Carrie, "Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn