At 07:04 PM 2/10/98 -0800, you wrote: >I have noticed that although most of us seem to be trying to get by on the >least amount of meds, the doctors seems to prescribe larger than needed >doses for first time users, especially of sinemet. Is this my imagination?? > >Marling McReynolds >[log in to unmask] Hello Marling. I believe that your statement above is an incorrect generalization. A basic maxim taught in med schools is "less is best" or "slow and low." In any event, your message points out the importance of establishing the kind of relationship with ones neurologist where patients are encouraged, within limits, to titrate their drugs and monitor the results. Sid Roberts 68/3 [log in to unmask] Youngstown, Ohio