Brian,
This sounds nteresting. If you have more information about that drug,
Especially about why it is expected to work on the Globus Pallidus has my
interest. Is it only on theoretical grounds that it is supposed to do that
or is there also some empirical evidence?
Ida kamphuis
Next week, I am due to start a course of tablets of a new drug called
> REMACEMIDE. This is one of those early tests where they are trying to
> determine the maximum safe dose, the minimun effective dose, and to get
> a feel for the possibility of unwanted side-effects. The drug, (if it works)
> seems to be a complete break from the Dopamine agonist type of drug: I think
> the best description (from the little that I have gleaned,) is that Remecemide
> operates on the globus pallidus, and may produce a 'Chemical Pallidotomy'
> effect on the patient (Returning to normal when you stop taking the tablets.)
>
> The reason for me writing is that I was told that these trials are part
> of a joint study which is being carried out in the UK And the USA. Is
> anyone out there taking part in the same trials? If so, I would like to hear
> from you.
>
>
> Regards,
> --
> Brian Collins <[log in to unmask]>
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