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On Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:02:27 -0600 Constance Tate <[log in to unmask]> writes: >dear all > please let me know any advice on Tasmar.my husband has had pd >for >about 5years.he is 78years old now . >he isn't doing too bad a bit shaky but has slowed down when walking >and he >gets hoarse after talking. > after hearing all the problems you young pds go through we are doing >okay. > Jack went to a new doctor today and she is putting him on >tasmar. I take 50 mg , 4 or 5 times in 24 hrs. We cut 100 mg pills in half >we>know that he will have to get blood tests twice a >month. After much soul-searching i am only having blood tests once every six months. My enzyme levels are very low (very healthy) what i am asking is there a period of major adjustment when >starting >or is it a gradual improvement.would like to get your imput. I had immediate, same - day lengthening of my on-periods to 3hours instead of 2 hrs. after 18 months on t asamar, this usually still happens/ I have been able to lower my l-dopa from 1600 to 900 mg/24 hrs.!! Side-effects are drowsiness aand echoing sounds in both ears It also depresses my sexual drive. oh, well, there's so much more to life than sex.... >sincerely > connie tate luv from Maine (Ivan) ^^^^^^ WARM GREETINGS FROM ^^^^^^^^^^^^ :-) Ivan Suzman 49/39/36 [log in to unmask] :-) Portland, Maine land of lighthouses 50 deg. F :-) ********************************************************************