Mark, Isn't it strange when the doctor (expert?) tells YOU to decide when and if you need a med?? My neuro said I would need to decide when and if I need the sinemet or the klonopin. At first I did what he recommended, because I had no idea of what I was doing. Now, a year+ later, I have gone off the sinemet and only take the klonopin as needed (in MY opinion). I know, 'offs', I shake and stiffen. I put up with the shake, and I will figure out the stiffen. But, I do not have weird dreams, nor as much insomnia, nor do I have nausea or dyskinsia/dystonia. And I do not need to take anything for the side effects. I know that sooner or later I will return to the sinemet, but I hope it will be later. Good luck figuring it out. Don't forget how to laugh. Marling [log in to unmask]