> > I have had sore throats since then but never have I gone into a full blown > cold. I'm curious to know if anyone else has seen the reference? Where? I > have tried to locate it again and cannot.> > John Davis 59/14 [log in to unmask] Depends on if you're taking Amantadine (Symmetral), which was originally marketed as an anti-viral agent. It still is used primarily for that purpose in the general population, but has been found to have a positive effect on folks with PD. My husband hasn't had a cold, or the flu, in years. thanks to Symmetral. ----- Mary Ann