 |
 |
gilbert doroff wrote: > > I was diagnosed PD in November '65 (age 70)and prescribed Eldepryl and > Symmetrel (amantadine). Everything worked very well until a few weeks > ago I encountered a pronounced swelling of both ankles and feet. My > neurologist says that this is not unusual, that the amantadine > frequently has such an effect. So he cut back on the dosage of that. > > In reading back messages, I cannot find any previous comments on this > condition and wonder if others have encountered it. > > Gil Doroff > agile9.ix.netcom.com Gil, I also have problems with swollen ankles and feet, however I have attributed it to my Glucotrol, a medication I use for a mild case of diabetes because the PDR says that it has an antidiuretic effect. ---Milo 71/7 (Diagnosed 3 yrs ago) -- Milo V. Anderson, Ph.D. Box 417 Angwin, CA 94508 voice 707 965 2508 fax 707 965 3148 e-mail [log in to unmask]