Ron C.... I've taken 600 to 800 mg of ibuprofen twice daily (WITH FOOD - very important, that) to keep a lid on the inflammation in my shoulder due to a torn rotator cuff. Since I've suffered with this problem for about 18 months now, I've had cortisone injections into the shoulder joint about every 4 months or so, which worked for about 2 months. Then I'd then begin taking that ibuprofen (per my MD's suggestion) which worked till the next bursitis-like flare-up in the shoulder. I've never noticed any adverse PD symptoms or reactions while on the ibuprofen (for what that's worth....), tho finally bit the bullet and am going to have the rotator cuff repaired surgically <groan>. Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange On Behalf Of Ronald Carrell Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 1997 11:01 AM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: Over the Counter Products After having a tooth extraction, I was advised by my dentist that ibuprofin was better than aspirin or acetamenophin based painkillers, but he had no idea if these products had any interaction with sinemet or eldepryl. None are listed as dangerous on the drug side affects lists that I have. I just wondered if they perhaps had a delaying or synergic affect on my meds. Anybody notice any thing in their experience? Thanx, Ron C.