What is Amantadine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
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Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's Disease and "parkinson-like" symptoms such as stiffness and shaking that may be caused by the use of certain drugs. It is also an antiviral medication that may be used to treat and prevent certain strains of influenza A.
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How do members experience Amantadine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 4,538 | 700 | |
| Fatigue | 642 | 349 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 96 | 61 | |
| Jerky movements | 45 | 28 | |
| Tremor(s) | 40 | 55 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 22 | |
| Constipation | 19 | |
| Fatigue | 18 | |
| Blurry vision | 13 | |
| Blotchy skin on my legs | 12 | |
| Nausea | 12 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 98 | |
| Moderate | 147 | |
| Mild | 231 | |
| None | 642 |
Member evaluations
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Nannylittlegoat
evaluated on Apr 01, 2006
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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ehadden53
evaluated on Jun 24, 2005
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Slight
- Side effects: None
surf1015
evaluated on Apr 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence): Moderate
- Side effects: None
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