DRUG COVERAGE

[Ken Clements <kclements@xxxxxxx>]

dear Maureen

I am aware that I do have drug coverage through the Extended Health Care
plan which my wife and I  have through participation in the STO (
Superannuated Teachers of Ontario )  Group Benenits Program.
Reimbursement for non-ODA drugs is 80% and subject to an annual limit
per person of $1200.

The cost of Mirapex for 90 tablets  ( 1 MG ) was $229. Since I take
one-half a tablet with each meal, the cost for one month's supply is
about $115.

I started on Mirapex on August 28th. For the first couple of weeks I
took only a small dose. The first day I was on full dosage a month later
I experienced some dizziness which lasted one day. It happened over a
weekend and I therefore sought help from a pharmacist instead of my
neuro. When I told her I took my prescrpition, including Sinimet, at the
beginning of the meal, I was advised to avoid hitting an empty stomach
by taking them at the end of the meal. I have had no problems since.

Adding Mirapex to my prescription has been beneficial. I have more
energy, sleep better, and most welcome, have experienced a reduction in
my jaw tremor.

Hope this helps. Cheers.

Ken Clements  < kclements.IBM.net > 65/2  Ottawa CANADA