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John, I am trying to find an answer for a problem my father is having. You seem to be especially good with finding information on the net, so I have chosen you. If anyone else has the information we would be grateful for any suggestions. In addition to having PD, and LOW blood pressure, and a history of heart disease, and now a pacemaker for 10 years, he has had surgery to remove cancer from his eyelid. The lid was reconstructed, the eye saved, radiation was performed about a year ago, also. the problem is that the eye is painful, which Tylenol capsuls helps. But the Tylenol has side effects such as liver damage and urinary retention. The normal dose is every 4 hours, but he asks for it as often as every hour. My mother does not want him to have it that often, as she fears he will end up back in the hospital with a catheter, etc. We are seeking a painkiller that is safer than Tylenol, without those side effects. Or hopefully ANY side effects, of course! Anyone who has suggestions, please reply. I know there must be something!he tried a patch type pain medication, but it made him confused and violent, which is very hard on a caregiver, as well as the patient. BTW he is 79 years old, and is on Sinamet, Tagamet, eyedrops, and gets B12 shots periodically. Thanks in advance for any help. [OO] LOOKING FOR RADIOS! Ken Becker [log in to unmask]