Ivan, I also have the impression that when taking Sinemet with a sweet (by sugar) orange juice it does cause a more positive effect. Best wishes, Joao. Ivan M Suzman wrote: > ^^^^^^WARM GREETINGS FROM^^^^^^^^^^ > Ivan Suzman 48/10 [log in to unmask] > Portland, Maine land of lighthouses 15 deg. F frigid wind-chill > *********************************************************** > Hello All, > > I need SUGAR, sugary beverages, or fruit juices to propel my PD > medications into action. > > Without sugar, my slow movements, dystonia and off-periods continue to be > troublesome. > Drinking water does NOT cause my meds. to kick in consistently. > > Barb Mallut just commented on Nutrasweet and sugar. > > Are other PWP's finding that sweets or sugary drinks are ESSENTIAL? > > Ivan Suzman > Portland, Maine 48/10 -- +----| Joao Paulo de Carvalho |------ + | [log in to unmask] | +--------| Salvador-Bahia-Brazil |------+