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Bob, you write:

>I've discussed liquid Sinemet and the issue of frequent smaller doses of
>Sinemet vs. less frequent larger doses with two neuro's at the Kansas
>University Neurological Foundation.   Both are widely known PD and movement
>disorder specialists who see a number of other List members.  My
>understanding from both conversations is that the body responds more
>predictably to less frequent larger doses, regardless of the method of
>administration and that increased dosing frequency often results in more
>on/off swings.

Is the KU Neuro. Foundation the same as the KU Med Center?  Our neuro at the
KU Med Center seemed to encourage Dick to take half pills more frequently
(before the advent of Sinemet CR) to help alleviate some of the on/off
symptoms.  Did we perchance hear entirely different messages from the same
doctor?

Margie Swindler      [log in to unmask]