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In a message dated 4/21/99 9:48:35 AM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << My mother took 0.05mg of Permax this morning for the first time. (Her neurologist suggested that she take that amount once a day for two weeks before increasing the dosage.) After a little over an hour she became very pale and panicky. I think she almost fainted. >> Teresa, One possibility: There is a distinct possibility that what your Mom had was cardiovascular insufficiency precipitated by the Permax. Permax, like several other anti- PD meds, is an ergot. Ergot compounds constrict arteries. That makes folks with bad cardiac arteries poor candidates for the stuff. I don't know that is the mechanism of her side effect, but it is worth considering. Before trying it again, I would definitely see my internist as well as my neuro on this one. He/she might try Mirapex or Requip instead. Regards, WHH 55/38/37