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On Sun 22 Dec, Milton E McLain wrote: > Several message exchanges have appeared in the last few days which have > described problems encountered upon taking Permax (pergolide). Thanks, I > needed these! > > I, too, have experienced similar effects since beginning Permax (on Nov. > 14th) as a replacement for Artane. My only other medication is Eldepryl. > > On Nov. 13th I saw a new neurologist. My only complaint was more tremor > in my right hand than I would like. The doctor recommended switching to > Permax and gave me a new prescription. It has been mostly downhill > since. The tremor is just as bad -perhaps even worse. And more > annoying, I began experiencing difficulty in initiating movement, > especially in my right hand/arm. Never had this problem before Permax. I > am only taking 0.25 mg three times a day. > > I am traveling now, but have made an appointment with a different doctor > in January. This has got to change! > > Milton McLain > > Hello Jeremy, It is beginning to look as if you have the makings of a relatively rare but quite clearly defined adverse reaction to Permax - one which is not documented. I was going to suggest a survey and an attempt to gather as many cases as possible, with the aim of getting a neurologist somewhere interested, but I thought you would probably like to do it yourself: Over to you? Regards -- Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]>