Hi--you've had some good advice, and I hope you are less anxious now. I can tell you that Peter never has had any bas effects,and has been on Sinemet 10 years! Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55 Oxford, Ohio http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm <[log in to unmask]> "Ask me about the CARE list for Caregivers of Parkinsonians ! "