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Ralph Reichert wrote: > > Edith (63) has mostly tremor-type PD for 19 mos.; on Eldepryl 10mg daily. > Lately also began Artane on neurologist's advice. Began with 1 mg/day and > built up to 2 mg 3 times daily over 13 days: on this "maintenance dose" for > 6 days now. Sofar we see little/or no improvement in tremor; some memory > loss & dry mouth & insomnia. > She's also tried to decrease Eldepryl dose, alternating 5 & 10 mg/day, > without help. > For those who've experienced Artane: > How long should it take to see improvement in tremor before deciding to > drop Artane? > What other meds have been helpful (she refuses to try Sinemet- fear of side > effects). > All helpful advice will be much appreciated. Ralph Ralph I take L-dopa with benserazide (similar to Sinemet but not the same composition.It is called Madepar in England I believe) with no apparent side-effects.One have to take the rigth dose for each case.In my case I am taking 100 mg of L-dopa per day for about 2 years without problems to be much concerned about..Besides from what I have read everywhere Artane and other meds do give much more side effects than L-dopa. I sugest both of you consult at least two more MD in PD and see what they say. Good luck and success. -- +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+