Posted by chemist on May 7, 2004, at 11:49:32
In reply to Re: question for chemist re: seligiline, please, posted by platinumbride on May 7, 2004, at 7:54:17
> >is evidence that the goop in which the drug is mixed is of great import for reaching blood levels of the drug being applied. the generics come out not so well, because they save money by using, say, petroleum jelly instead of a better compound. finally, selegiline is a salt, not a free base, and as such there is very little chance that if this compound is put in an oil-based cream that the free base will emerge and thus cross through your skin (little to no chance, really). keep me informed, but it sounds fishy to me....all the best, chemist
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> Chemist:
> Funny you should mention the oil-base. I called the pharmacy and found out that the whole thing is in a hydrogenated vegetable oil base!
> Having said that, I must also say that since taking it I feel as if I have spent a day in the ocean - you know, that feeling of having salt water taste in your mouth after a swim in the ocean???
> Not sure if this is a sign that the thing is getting in there somehow....
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> I guess I will give it all the old 6-8 week trial.
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> Thank you very much for helping so many people here.
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> Diane
hi diane, thank you for your kind words in re: the witch hunt...i don't know about the salty taste, i have heard that when some people start meds that ``taste perversion'' occurs once in a while, perhaps that's it? glad to hear it's working with you, and keep us posted if (when?) that excess saltiness abates.....with best wishes, chemist
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