Rita, Nice to see a post from you again. I haven't forgotten your nice post to me concerning the sudden off and on of my Parkie--I am indeed more understanding. Just wanted to add that Mel is in his 5th week of Mirapex, having started on July 17th. I have noticed a real drowsiness since the mirapex. He falls asleep frequently during the day where he did not before. Mary CG for MEl 76/11