Nicotine anyone still using it for PD?

[gingerj]

Reading the current link

"nicotine-reduces-levodopa-induced-dyskinesias-in-lesioned-monkeys'

Made me think does anybody still use nicotine patches, gum or vaping to try and slow progression of their PD. I tried patches when first diagnosed but quit after 3 months when a leaky patch nearly finished me off. Should I have another go?

[Xenos]

Yes, very much so.

A French neurologist, Dr Gabriel VILLAFANE, has a protocol based upon daily nicotine patches.

The protocol is rather slow and careful. It begins with a thorough cardio check-up. If everything is all right, he prescribes slowly rising doses up to a dose that amplifies the PD symptoms. He then cuts the dose by a half and try to find what is best suited for you.

I have a good friend who is absolutely enthusiastic about it. Alas, the other neurologists in his hospital do not agree, and forced him to stop his method or resign.

He resigned and now has opened a private practice in Paris.

There was a phase III trial that was to be published this year, and I was whispered that the results were actually disappointing. Go figure...

[ConnieD in reply to Xenos]

I am quite curious about Nicotine. What symptoms has it helped your friend with Xenos? I wonder if the patch needs to have a dr.s supervision or not. Someone wrote a post not long ago that referred to a retired well thought of neurologist, I now can’t remember the name I read so much on here but what I thought was interesting he was asked the question what would he do for himself if he had PD like the patients he treated he said “I would chew a couple pieces of nicotine gum each week and drink more coffee.” It made me think 🤔

[Xenos in reply to ConnieD]

Hi Connie,

I had the same reaction as you : maybe I could try nicotine myself. I am on Mannitol and thiamine.

My friend is still very happy with his nicotine patches, even though the clinical experiment was not positive.

We do not live in the same country anymore and will have a discussion over internet soon. He met Dr VILLAFANE at his private practice in Paris last week and goes back to his place, very positive about his treatment.

I intend to post here as soon as I have news.

[ConnieD]

Thanks Xenos! I look forward to your update!! Connie