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ALL: I wanted to share an update on my dad's saga with his PD meds...we've now moved into week 3 of the scariest rollercoaster ride I've ever taken. The good news is that we know that we can get his head fairly clear by leaving him on Sinemet alone, although nightime still seems to bring all sorts of irrational anxieties and fears. He became extremely stiff and developed some blood clots, but has responded fairly well to an increase in Sinemet dosage. The docs are anxious to improve his movement, and have started ropinerole (requip) 3x. He did well for two days, but seems fairly confused again this morning. Is it possible that the confusion will ease once his body adjusts to the new meds? How aggressive is a dose of 3x/day? (I wanted them to go verrrry slowly, and I'm not sure they've heard me...) I think it is still going to be an up and down ride for a while, but I feel that we have at least gotten our arms around things and that that mental issues can be addressed. This is a scary ride, and I don't recommend it to even the heartiest rollercoaster buffs. Hoping for a happier new year... Mark Klapper stratplans @aol.com (please use this address to respond during the New Year's holiday)