Steve, I think (but could be wrong) this med does same as levodopa, but prevents hypotension. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Rack Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 6:38 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: droxidopa - new drug for PD >my neuro told me about this one yesterday: > >http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/12/chelsea-therapeutics-to-raise-19-7m-for-new-drug-launch-and-drug-pipeline/?edition=north-carolina > > >Ray >Rayilyn Brown >Past Director AZNPF >Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation Someone correct me if tain't so. I found not a hint about what this medication does. They do report at some length on the $20 million they are raising to market it. -- Steve in VT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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