Larry, Pergolide is the generic name for Permax. It is an agonist which mimics the effect of dopamine in the brain. It has been available for 7-8 years and is often used before starting l-dopa and then later in combination with it. Charlie Lawrence Fleming wrote: > > I was told by my neuro that my next medication would be pergalod > (sp?). Did I > understand him correctly and is anyone familiar with this drug (by any > spelling)? I checked Medline with no results. I must have > misunderstood him > and maybe you can straighten me out. > > Thanks, > > Larry Fleming 50/2mos > [log in to unmask] -- CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. Middleton, WI [log in to unmask]