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(also known as Amantadine)
Amantadine is an antiviral. It is used to prevent or treat certain influenza (flu) infections (type A). It may be given alone or along with flu shots. Amantadine will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other virus infections.
Amantadine also is an antidyskinetic. It is used to treat Parkinson's disease... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 87 |
64% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 42 |
90% |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 2 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (138
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Symmetrel Reviews
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worked for a while then stopped not many side effects
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works fine
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no
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Don't know what it was supposed to do. Doctor DC'd it years ago.
Working / Worked
was on it for 8yrs just recently changed to provagil
Working / Worked
With it I can get up , without it I can't get up.
Working / Worked
Helps with disconnectic movements
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discontinued after hallucinations and fall requiring hospitalization.
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reduced, s.a.
Working / Worked
worked for awhile and then my body got used to it
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Amantadine/Symmetrel Question
I had similar issues with amantidine. It actually made me more fatigued. It seemed like a good choice, cheap no bad side effects. Provigil works fo... [More] -
Amantadine/Symmetrel Question
Sorry to hear of your experiences. Dealing with fatigue is difficult enough without also having difficulty locating the correct meds. 2 quick sugges... [More] -
Amantadine/Symmetrel Question
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Amantadine/Symmetrel Question
I have taken Amantadine before. My doctor said it takes a few days for the medication to kick in. It never did anything for me. I understand about b... [More] -
Amantadine/Symmetrel Question
Does anyone have any experience with Amantadine? I started taking it a few days ago for fatigue and I'm wondering how long it should take to show som... [More]
