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Hi JON A MEYER <[log in to unmask]>, you wrote >I went to the neuro for a check up and he wanted to start me on >Permax (Pergolide Mesylate) >I took 1 - 0.05 mg tablet and 1 1/2 hrs later I was bent over the >"throne". After that I headed to bed and I had severe tremors of my whole >body lasting about 45 min. also experienced some insomnia. > >I called the neuro and he told me that about 5% of PWP are unable to take >Permax. My question is being a dopamine agonist, is it likely that such a >reaction will occur with other agonists ? Or is it just to this one >formula? Pergolide had that (and other disturbing) side effect on me, too. I now use Ropinirole (Requip) which is also a dopamine agonist, without a single side effect! I am a happier bunny!!! -- Jeremy Browne - [log in to unmask] Shaking Hands BBS - +44 (0)1252 626233 - Fidonet 2:252/160