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Re message from Fred Zwartjes > >As part of your medication, is there someone out there who takes Artane to control the tremors. I'm taking Sinemet CR, Elderpryl and Artane. I would like to know if your tremors are showing some sign of improvement taking Artane. Furthermore, taking Artane do you have memory problems such as confusion or concentration. Regards, Fred. I've been taking Artane(Benzhexol; 6mg) and Eldepryl(Selegiline; 10mg) for well over three years. At first the tremor disappeared and (more important) my writing improved; no longer a spider running (or crawling) across the page. I mentioned memory retention to my consultant about 18 months ago because sometimes I did have problems: his reply "it might just be old age" (I was 41 !). Now I'm finding that the tremor is becoming more noticeable and difficult to conceal at times; a real social problem. Also my writing has deteriorated and needs my concentration; a spider with four broken legs :-)). As for memory I am more conscious recently of losing the thread of any discussions at work or home; not all the time but enough for colleagues and friends to notice. I'm not sure what the next step is for me; I've resisted moving to l-dopa so far but it looks like the only option in the near future. This list is helping me see other options which may help me, eg exercise, therapy, alternative medecine. I am very impressed and encouraged by the wide range of people and experience; and everybody is helpful and friendly. Best wishes to and everyone who contributes Bob Hills Leeds, England [log in to unmask]