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DEAR RON, I HAVE BEEN TAKING PERMAX FOR OVER 3 YEARS. I TAKE 3 MG. PER DAY. IT IMPROVED MY MOTOR CONTROL AND THE ONLY SIDE EFFECTS I HAVE HAD ARE NIGHTMARES(HOWEVER THESE MAY NOT BE CAUSED BY THE PERMAX). I STARTED CUTTING BACK MY SINEMET WHEN I STARTED HAVING DYSKINESAS. HOWEVER I HAVE HAD TO INCREASE IT AGAIN BUT I BELIEVE THAT IS BECAUSE MY DISEASE IS PROGRESSING. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU. Carol Gray <[log in to unmask]> >Date: Sun, 15 Oct 1995 07:00:39 +0100 >From: Ron Herstell <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: PERMAX (Pergolide) >To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> > >Due largely to the comments I read in the group, I talked things over >with my doctor and decided to start taking Permax. I am now taking >three x 5 microgram tabs three times daily = 45 micrograms. > >At an earlier level of dosage, I found that the twitches I used to >have in the evening have just about disappeared and I am almost >still when lying in bed (for which my wife, Margaret, is very >grateful). From this, it follows that the Permax must >be doing some good. > >My problem now is that the only people with any knowledge of >permax are you guys out there and my neuro - neither my pharmacist >nor doctor have any experience of it. I spoke to my neuro's nurse on >the 'phone and, through her, he told me that I would know when to >reduce my Sinemet intake because I would start to notice >side-effects. In the meantime, would I please make arrangements, >through my doctor, to visit him for an 'updating' appointment. (This >is the UK National Health Service, remember) > >Unfortunately, it might take me some time to get to see my neuro and >so I appeal to you.... > >What are the 'side effects' that will indicate it is time to reduce >the sinemet and at what level of Permax intake did you start to >notice them. > >Alll help will be much appreciated. > >Thanks. > >Ron Herstell >[log in to unmask] > >