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Welcome Jackie.......You will find the list really useful, although my posting isn't the happiest. My father was diagnosed as having PD 3 years ago, and was prescribed Madopar. He developed behaviour problems and was prescribed Haloperidol. His health deteriorated rapidly and he appeared to lose the power of speech, after taking the drug, and died within 3 months. I protested to his Geriatrician that all my PD books said that Haloperidol was listed as a drug not to be taken by PWP, but he still prescribed it. I have spoken to several neuro's, all of whom were appalled that he was on the drug. This is my PERSONAL experience of the drug and would never let a relative of mine take it again. I have heard good reports of Clozaril, but not had any experience. Best of luck, Emma >Hello, > >My mother has advanced PD and has been hallucinating for the past year. This >was coupled with paranoia in some instances and she now takes Haldol every >night to calm her and maintain an even disposition. She has a prescription >for Clozaril that won't start until this week. The dr recommended another >drug new to the market but her HMO wouldn't pay for it. Is anyone familiar >with Clozaril and have they noticed an improvement? > >Also, my mother falls frequently and has had stitches in her head at least >three times. She doesn't appear to want to help herself be healthy by doing >exercises or having a healthy diet. Right now she is in a nursing home >because of the paranoia and I am not too concerned with her diet since it is >monitored. It seems though, that if she had her way, she would just sit all >day doing nothing but sleeping and have people wait on her hand and foot. > How can I motivate her to help herself? Is it common for PD victims to >sleep so frequently? What about memory? We have had the same conversation >at least 20 times about why she can't live alone in an apartment. > >I will appreciate any information on the above topics. I'm glad to have >found the list, I just subscribed yesterday, but am looking forward to >discussing these topics. Thanks :) > >Jackie ([log in to unmask]) > >