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You wrote: > >Bob: >As other notes already have mentioned, you are missing something with >apomorphine. Available only as a liquid, it's administration has to be very >carefully monitored to avoid high dose problems. It is quite often used in >Europe as part of a diagnostic workup for new patients. > >But it is not available in the USA. It is my understanding that the FDA >cannot be enticed into approving it because of safety concerns. Of course >those ideas about approval of a drug change from time to time. > >Best regards, >Joe Irr ([log in to unmask]) > > Many thanks, Joe. I briefly spoke with a neurology colleague of mine yesterday and he was more aware of this than was I. I am planning to research the issue some myself. I learned something today! Thanks and best wishes, Bob -- ******************************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S. Phone: 510-849-2555 Neurological Surgery FAX: 510-849-2557 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA E-Mail: [log in to unmask] CompuServe: 72303,3442 America Online: BobFink "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ********************************************************