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In message <[log in to unmask]> Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network writes: > (From Jeff) > This is the question I pose to you: > > Are any of you aware of studies (domestic or foreign) done with this drug? > > Are any of you taking Hydergine? Your thoughts, reactions, etc? > > If Dr. Iacono thinks it worthwhile why isn't the drug used on a wider basis? > Regenerating nerve cells and imjproving t he blood flow to the brain > obviously would seem to be a beneficial blessing to us all. Can Hydergine > help do this? > > General thoughts, comments? > > Regards, Jeff Carper > -- Jeff, I can't comment on usefulness of Hydergine in Parkinsons but am acquainted with its history with Alzheimer's disease. I am not a psychopharmocologist myself but got this information from one of the top researchers in this area when I worked at the Mpls. VA Med Center. For a time Hydergine was prescribed to counter the effects of cognitive impairment - we don't use the term senile demenita much but I noticed that usage in your review. A number of double blind controlled studies failed to show any benefit whatsoever. As i understand it, this medication is supposed to enhance efficiancy of brain metabolism (hence the increased blood flow). However, for the type of brain damage seen in Alzheimer's disease there appears no benefit. Again, I don't know about Parkison's disease. Best, Wayne