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Rick, I highly doubt that 1 month on sinemet will cause any adverse reaction in the long run. Charlie Rick Hermann wrote: > > Hi List, > > I've received a lot of feedback from listmembers about starting out > treatment (46/2 months) with Sinemet (CR 50/200 once a day). My > neuruologist explained it as: let's see if you respond to anti-Parkinson > meds, and a trial course of Sinemet (1 month) is the quickest test route. > If you do, we'll get you off the Sinemet and onto other meds more > appropriate for your age and level of disease. > > My question, in response to cautionary advice, is: will one month's worth > of Sinemet have significant negative effects? Should I go back to the neuro > asap and say Hey! Let's go another route NOW. The neuro-suggested course--a > 1-month test--makes sense to me, but I am listening to advice from this > wonderful group with wide-open ears and a commitment to my own well-being. > > Meanwhile, thanks for the info on finding a MDS. I have good leads in the > Seattle area. > > Best, > > Rick > Bellingham, WA > where the crocuses are up -- CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. Middleton, WI [log in to unmask]