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Chris Rohleder wrote: > > I require info on Amantadine and Cabergoline for my father. > Properties, side effects and recent positive results, etc. > His medication comprises of Sinemet, Endepryl and Cabergoline. > Can anyone please help with some info? List members, For those of you who have access to America Online, Consumer Reports has a very nice drug database. At the top bar click "Go To" then "Keyword" then type in "Health Resources". The screen that appears will have a green icon that says "Over 9000 drugs in the Consumer Reports Drug Reference." Unfortunately, while you can print out information on a given drug, you cannot download it, so I'm not able to transmit all the information (ten pages). In brief, though, Mr. Rohleder: -tell doc if any allergic reaction to amant. or if allergic to foods preservatives, or dyes. -elderly people are especially sensitive to effects of amant. Confusion,difficult urination, blurred vision, constipation & dry mouth, nose, & throat especially likely. Possible interactions w/amphetamines, diet pills, caffeine, chlophedianol (Ulone), cocaine, medicine for asthma or other breathing problems, colds, sinus problems, hay fever, allergies, Ritalin, Cesamet, pemoline -- may increase chance of nervousness, irritability, trouble sleeping, seizures, irregular heartbeat. Use of amant. w/anticholinergics may increase chance of blurred vision, dry mouth, confusion, hallucinations, nightmares. Other medical problems: May cause or worsen eczema; may increase frequency of epileptic seizures in pts w/epilepsy. Tell doc. if problems w/heart disease or other circulation problems. May increase chance of swelling of feet/ankles, may worsen heart disease or circulation problems. If kidney disease, patient may need lower dose of amant. High doses may cause confusion, hallucinations,nightmares With Parkinson's Disease: Take exactly as directed by doctor; do not skip doses or take any extra doses. Improvement usually occurs in about 2 days, but may take up to 2 weeks before full benefit is seen. For older adults: 100 mg one or two times a day to start, may be increased slowly over time if needed Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking amant. Do not overdo physical activities. There's much more, but I think those are probably the main points. I recommend you find a good drug reference, though, and photocopy the appropriate pages. Especially if your father is over age 60. Best regards, -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar Contact Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]>