Baldwin Robertson wrote: > > Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD > Editor-in-Chief, > "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" > > Kathrynne, > > You said "... if he takes Sinemet with his meals, response can be > altered considerably." > without > noticeably diminishing its effect? > > Baldwin Robertson (62/4) > [log in to unmask] Baldwin & Dave: My rule of thumb for taking Sinamet in relation to a high protein meal is 1 hr before or 2 hrs after. It is still best however to eat a low protein meal. DAVE: I would suggest going off the Sinamet to see if the condition worstens. If not there is no reason for taking it because it only relieves symptoms. Jerry Starr, RPh.