Yes, imark3000. I was prescribed this drug many years ago, when it first came out in the U.S. It was a true blessing, because it thoroughly relaxed my entire body and allowed me to sleep for about 8 hrs at a time. It continued to work well for maybe 5-6 yrs. Then, as with most drugs, it's effectiveness began to subside. It worked less well to help me sleep, but it VERY much helped with my depression. I still take it (30mg at nite) today for depression.
As for other drugs that have helped my muscles to relax and steady PD "tremor", I wish more attention could be brought to "ambien". If the developers of this drug could eliminate or reduce the "sleepiness" and "hypnotic" effects of ambien, I firmly believe it could be used to GREATLY reduce the stiffness associated with PD. I have brought this to the attention of the manufacturer of ambien on at least a couple occasions, but never received a reply. Has anyone else experienced this with ambien? Thanks.