Ken: My wife went through three hospitalizations last year, with two abdominal surgeries. It is important to verify all medications supplied by the hospital staff for compatibility; For instance, Demerol is dangerous to take with Eldepryl; in fact it could be fatal. I had ur neurologist check with the surgeon to authorize me to give the Sinemet and Permax, etc. to my wife in the hospital, and when she was attached to a tube, I ground the pills in a mortar and transferred the stuff with a little water into the tube. When I was not there, I checked with the nurse to make sure the medication was given at the right time... Good luck Michel