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Verapamil was found to be a cause of parkinsonism by Spanish medical practitioners. Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan) is a calcium channel blocker. As such, it is prescribed to treat angina, coronary artery disease, and hypertension. Will Johnnston A.P.D.A. DelMarVA Chapter Pres. 4049 Oakland School Road Salisbury MD 21804 USA 410-543-0110 ---------- From: janet paterson <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Withdrawing from Sinemet / verapamil contra-indicated? Date: Monday, November 23, 1998 2:02 PM hi again mary in my previous post, i forgot to mention verapamil you said that you take: >>...80mg reg. Verapamil 3 times per day for migraine... in some preliminary digging on the wwweb i found verapamil on a list of meds which are contra-indicated for parkies [i think the list from australia] have you checked this out with your doctor and/or pharmacist? can anyone else comment on this? janet janet paterson - 51 now /41 dx /37 onset - almonte/ontario/canada http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/janet/ [log in to unmask]