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In message <[log in to unmask]> Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network writes: > Does anyone have information from the U.K. study indicating that users of > Deprenyl had a higher mortality than non-users. My main resons for taking it > are > due to its lack of serious side-effects as well as the claims made for its > contribution to longegevity. I also find it very beneficial for extending my > on-time and controlling tremors. Any feedback will be appreciated. I don't have any info re the UK study on longevity and eldepryl, but I do have another kind of experience to report. About 5 years ago, when eldepryl was first introduced, my wife (PD for about 5 yrs.at that time) was placed on it. She felt great ---- at first. We were somewhat slow to notice that she had completely lost her appetite. She lost a total of about 30 ls. and has never really recovered the weight or appetite, despite our constant attempts to increase caloric intake. Among the matabolic products of eldepyl is methamphetamine - "speed" - which can account for both the "feel good" and the appetite loss. I believe there is some loss of enthusiasm re the "sparing" effects of the drug. Good luck. Bob Bob Howard, occasionally formally known as Robert B. Howard e-mail [log in to unmask] 1320 Wisconsin St. #411 Hudson, WI 54016 Voice Phone (715)386-3596 FAX (715) 386 8589 (Must call first)