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On Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:45:36 -0400 Sheila Chaudoin <[log in to unmask]> writes: >A year ago the PD Doctor in Iowa City put my mother (who is 72) on >Artane. >She takes this along with Sinemet (I'm sorry at this time I don't know etc.,etc. ------- Sheila, I have been taking Artane (and Eldepryl) since diagnosis of PD (1993). According to the neurol. the Artane purpose is to suppress the arm/hand tremors, and it does seem moderately effective in that respect. About the only side effect I have noticed is dry mouth and eyes due to Artane-caused reduction in saliva and tear production. Milton McLain [log in to unmask]