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>These are important questions. The L-dopa only functions to improve the >symptoms by providing some of the dopamine the brain needs to function >normally. In no way does it retard the progression of the disease. There >is some evidence that Eldepryl slows the progression of the disease by about >9 >months, but more than half of the people in our support group have quit >taking it because of various side effects. You mean there's a time table for this disease?? Has it changed at all from the time it got a name? > Try reducing the Sinemet doses to 1/2 dose each time, and see what >effect that has. You could keep a diary and chart the results. Of course, at >any time this seemed uncomfortable, he could resume the regular dose. You >could start with either the Sinemet or the Artane (for tremor, if I remember >correctly), but in order to find out what meds cause/relieve what symptoms, >it's best to start with one. Which one causes nausea? He'd like to get rid of that one first. > Another option down the road is to see if the Zoloft can be withdrawn >gradually. It works wonders for some people, but there are some who react >badly to it. That should be worked out with his doctor. We asked for him to switch from Zoloft to something I read about on the WEB called Buwell or Welltane or something like that. She ignored it, and switched the times he takes it and decreased the dosage. Again, she's a doctor with the Parkinson's Foundation, so I have to believe she's doing what's best for Joel. Bah. ***************************** * With a smile in her byte, * * [log in to unmask] * *****************************