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On 27 Jan 2004 at 10:38, KF Etzold wrote: > I am not sure why you are taking Propranolol, but as far as I know it > is *not* a med for PD or PD related symptoms. "Propranolol is a > non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent". It is a beta > blocker (cardiovascular) and also lowers the bloodpressure. > > K. F. Etzold cg Carline Propranolol is a standard treatment for "essential tremor" (non-Parkinsonian). If the diagnosis is "essential tremor", then it is a good treatment for same. It is not felt to be effective in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn