In a message dated 5/22/99 6:13:19 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << he has suggested to introduce a new drug Bromocryptine. Has anybody heard about/have any first or second hand experience with this drug? I am interested in knowing if there are any side effects, how strong the drug is etc. I would appreciate any help. >> I have tried bromocryptine (Parlodel) in the distant past. It works, but is (Like the newer Permax) an ergot. That means it constricts arteries.-not often whatcha wanna do for us geezers. Suggest the relatively new drug Mirapex to your neuro. It has the potency to be useful in advanced disease, and does not act like an ergot. Regards, WHH 55/38/37