toadie, you worded it perfectly....that's exactly where I'm at and several others on this board as well. Altho this reduction in simemet is not lasting as long and I am dosing more frequently, the reduction has resulted in less side effects. Looking back already, i spent years like a manic half the time from too strong a dosage at one time - then crashing into dystonia.

It does get to the point where you choose to eat or be 'on'....

paula