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In response to Ervin's query: I am 62 and have had PD for three years. =
So far it has been well-controlled with Eldepryl (Seligiline), Symmetrel =
(Amantadine) and Mirapex. Each case of PD is different, but in the last =
couple of years many specialists in Parkinsons have begun using dopamine =
agonists like Mirapex as the first approach to early PD, especially in =
people under sixty. This is because Sinemet, long the gold standard, =
often seems to carry with it problematic side effects after 3-5 years. =
Delaying its use, therefore, by using other medications, delays those =
potential side effects.
Just yesterday I attended a lecture by a leading West Coast Parkinsons' =
specialist. She strongly supported the approach described above, but =
said that unfortunately, many neurologists throughout the U.S. still =
prescribe Sinemet as the first Parkinsons medication -- no matter what =
the circumstance.
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