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Joy Graham asked: > But.... if they are withdrawn too suddenly - is there not the chance of a > condition similar to neuroleptic malignant syndrome occurring? (We are > told not to withdraw and PD medications suddenly right?) > > It this is the case, then Janet's question was a good one. No medication being used chronically should be withdrawn suddenly. Just a general principle. While theoretically possible, however, I have never heard of NMS after withdrawal of anti-PD medications. Best, Bob ********************************************** Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 Telephone: 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" *********************************************