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>In light of the foregoing, I would like to know if anyone on the list has any >advice or referral for my father's condition. His only medication is Sinemet >50\200 twice a day. He has developed the hallucinations only in the last >three weeks, with no change in medication. Is there a relationship between >the Sinemet and the hallucinations? Is there anything else which can be >taken to lessen the toll which the dimentia is taking on him? Nightime >episodes are the worst. Our next doctor's appointment is a week away. We are >desparate. > >We appreciate your compassion in this difficult circumstance and welcome any >suggestions you may offer. > >Thanks, > >Larry Zemanek >([log in to unmask]) > Dear Larry According to the books that I have read on PD and also the leaflet included with my Sinemet, it can indeed cause hallucinations. Apparantly hallucinations and dimentia are typical side effects after about 5 years when the effectiveness of the Sinemet decreased and a higher dose is needed. Greetings Nicolaas Marais