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From: R.C. Able >Dear Jim and Lanier, Pardon me, but I just thought I might add my two cents' >worth, here..... Please note, Elavil *is* a tricyclic, while Prozac is a >Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor, or "SRI." They are two completely different >classes of medications Oh dear, oh dear! Sorry! Just shows how careful we (I?) must be in taking someone else's word for something without careful vetting first. (D--- journalists!) <shame-faced grin> Which is why I always preface my remarks with "You should discuss this with your doctor..", or something similar. I wonder if SRIs are more effective for PWPs, as a depleted level of serotonin is a common research finding with PWPs? Have just come across (by coincidence) a report entitled "Symptom management in PD" from the NFD "Parkinson's Report", 4th Quarter, 1996. It says in part, related to the subject patient, "... In this instance the addition of amitryptyline (Elavil) 10-25mgs may help both the sleep and foot problem (Jim: night and early morning foot cramps) and would be a reasonable choice." BUT, it warns "If, however, the patient had memory difficulties or problems with urinary retention this drug should be avoided. " I have also seen articles stating that Elavil raises serotonin levels. Stay good (or at least, well <grin>) Jim