Paula, I don't know if this will be helpful or not. Aricept increases acetylcholine in the brain. I take a drug that helps me with PD symptoms which does exactly the opposite.

Artane reduces acetylcholine, which is why I take as little as possible. It lowers the amount of acetylcholine in the brain.

The balance between l-dopa and acetylcholine is important. Too little l-dopa means usually too much acetylcholine, and that causes dystonia and rigidity for me.

I have much less pain with Artane, but it can affect short term memory. Pain is a worse symptom for me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trihexy...tablished_uses

I also take doxepin and baclofen. I cannot function without baclofen.

I hope you like your 'new' neuro.