Why not try one presciption of themost likely?Gordon finds amatadine helpful forbalance. I suggest a small prescription as she may have problems. many have differnt reactions, so don't be discouraged.At 10:59 PM 4/2/96 -0500, you wrote: >My mother 71/2 is currently on eldpryl but would like to add another drug >as she is starting to have: >balance problems >slowness >cramping of left foot > >in addition to her tremor. We're wondering whether she should wait for >Ropinirole (how long will it take?) or try one of the other drugs >often mentioned here (parlodel, permax, bromocriptine, amantadine, >apomorphine?). We are trying to delay the start of Sinemet for as long >as possible. > >Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated > >Jane, daughter ([log in to unmask]) for >Jessie ([log in to unmask]) > >Thanks! > >