Dear friends-- Here are a few items from the talk which Dominic Marchese
gave to our support group (Oxford,Ohio) last week.
*It is expected that in about October there will be a GENERIC SINEMET CR
available
*There is a new drug--Rasagiline--which is similar to Eldepryl, but does
not cause insomnia
*Comtan / Comtess (Entacapone) is soon to be available in the US , and like
Tasmar, will probably still require some liver monitoring
*Bee pollen seems to help constipation for some PWPs
*Re: antioxidants, natural Vitamin E ( d-Alpha) is absorbed better than
synthetic (dl-Alpha)
*The primary over-the-counter / PD med interaction is with Eldepryl. We
know that it is dangerous with Demerol, but he stated that if dose is only
10mg Eldepryl, it is probably OK. Be aware that OTC meds Sudafed and
RobitussinDM (cough syrup) are like Demerol.
*Check labels of OTC meds for a warning not to take if you have PD !
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I'll remind you that Dominic, a Registered Pharmacist, is a listmember, who
has offered to answer questions re: PD meds--he can be reached at
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Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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