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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
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CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D.
Middleton, WI
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