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LBMoon wrote: > > I have heard that Requip is good for younger PWP as it saves the Sinemet for > later years. How does it affect you that you shouldn't drive? > Thanks > Jackie > -----Original Message----- > From: J. R. Bruman > > >Nothing new that I recall offhand, except that it seems to > >be as good as Sinemet for early treatment of PD. But user > >should probably give up driving a car. Cheers, A recent report (CSR JUL 99) surveyed 9 users of Requip or Mirapex who had caused road accidents by falling asleep at the wheel. The is not the "drowsiness" warned against so often in CNS drugs, but a (fortunately rare) effect where the user suddenly and irresistibly falls into deep sleep, and may wake up a few minutes later not knowing what happened. Since the posting of that item here, a few list- members reported similar experience. Cheers, Joe -- J. R. Bruman (818) 789-3694 3527 Cody Road Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-5013