Well, I've finally taken the big step.......started taking Mirapex.....last Tue. Standard ramp up, 1/8mg, 1/4mg, 1/2mg....... I've had symptoms about 5 years. Age 63. Firm diagnosis over two years ago (my neurologist said I'd be on meds in 6-18 months) ;-). So far the only side effect is drowsiness. No reduction of tremor though. What can I expect to experience? Especially, how long should it take to be effective? On the SC issue: I suspect God has a sense of humor seeing how seriously we take issues that are to some extent picky. The TC (Ten Commandments) are still pretty good to live by. Paul ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn