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Even though Eldepryl (Deprenyl, selegiline) is mentioned by authorities, it has been debated among them for years. Last December there was an alarming report claiming not only that Eldepryl is ineffective, but that it seemed to shorten the statistical lifespan of the rather elderly study subjects. Understandably, neurologists hesitate now to recommend it, but the conventional wisdom seems to be, wait and see; if you are already using it and it seems to help, continue at least until the adverse reports are confirmed. You can always quit if the benefit doesn't outweigh the apparent cost. Cheers, Joe J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks CA 91403 On Tue, 27 Feb 1996, Renee P. User wrote: > My mother has been on sinemet cr 50/200 for three years and eldepryl 5mg > bid. She recently has been switched to sinemet 25/100 with the eldepryl but > the neurologist said if we want to stop the eldepryl we can. The role > eldepryl plays is questionable. Some say it inhibits the progression of PD > but I have heard this is not true. We are planning on stopping the eldepryl > starting tomorrow and see how my mother reacts. by the way during the last 3 > years there has been no improvement in my mothers balance and she has to have > someone to hold her everywhere she goes. Anyone have any info on eldepryl? >