Tasmar, Mirapex and Permax are all drugs under the
classification of agonist. These drugs, very simply put, stimulate the
cells that receive dopamine, making them more sensitive to the limited amounts
of DA available in the brain. This allows most patients to take less
Sinemet than they otherwise would taking Sinemet alone.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Lee-Rosner
Associate Director of Education
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 1999 5:28
PM
Subject: Medication confused
Can someone explain why a person takes mirapex, tasmar,
permax, etc., in addition
to Sinemet?
Be as verbose as you want.
thank you,