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John wrote: > > Hello - I'm Mary Williams and I'm new to this list. > When I have an 'off' period - which comes in the gap when the effects of an > earlier-taken pill has worn off and the next pill hasn't yet 'kicked in' - > I find that my thinking slows down - there's a 'haziness', feelings of > confusion and inability to cope with problems generally. > > Is this part of Parkinsonism or is it a side effect of Dopomine - are these > addiction withdrawal symptoms? 'Brain Slowing' Interesting question- There is some recent science showing definite cognitive impairment in PD, but I don't recall any correlation with "on" or "off" phases that are dopamine- related. I should guess it's part of the disease, and not a side effect of medication, but there must be a lot of Ginkgo and St. John's enthusiasts out there who might disagree. Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013