Amantadine is the organic compound known formally as 1-adamantylamine or 1-aminoadamantane. The molecule consists of adamantane backbone that has an amino group substituted at one of the four methyne positions. This pharmaceutical is sold under the name Symmetrel for use both...
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Symmetrel669 posts
Fewer patient posts reported that Symmetrel helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (30% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Sinemet
More patient posts reported that Sinemet helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (78% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Requip
More patient posts reported that Requip helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (90% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Mirapex
More patient posts reported that Mirapex helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (101% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Cogentin
More patient posts reported that Cogentin helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (116% higher than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Bromocriptine
Fewer patient posts reported that Bromocriptine helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (8% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Parlodel
Fewer patient posts reported that Parlodel helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (95% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Madopar
Fewer patient posts reported that Madopar helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (2% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Azilect
Fewer patient posts reported that Azilect helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (19% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Cabergoline
Fewer patient posts reported that Cabergoline helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (32% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
Artane
Fewer patient posts reported that Artane helped them when used for Parkinson's Disease (5% lower than average of other Parkinson's Disease treatments)
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Symmetrel Top Concerns
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...people out there.
My husband currently takes Sinemet which gives him ...To counter this his neurologist has reduced his dose of Sinemet and he's taking Symmetrel instead. I'll let you know...
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My DD has the Flu as well. We went to the Dr. this ...so bad for her bc she's only 10mos. old! I picked up her Symmetrel from CVS...it is suppose to make your symptoms less severe and shorten the...
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...When in hospital I was given Haldol. I just wanted to go home. I felt better but had recurring ...different drugs. Now I take symmetrel, haldol, and zyprexa. I am feeling much better, can procee...
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...from this (higher motivation, less anhedonia, higher libido). It doesn't ...things worse. I'm taking Amantadine (Symmetrel), but I tried Pramipexole (Mirapex) in the past...
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...tip for you is Amantadine (Symmetrel) which I take as a ...about 5 years (before I started Sinemet Plus) and now take ...doses of Sinemet Plus. I also take Azilect -2MG - with my...
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...cravings, and alcohol abuse is listed as a side effect.\
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And they gave you Amandatine(Symmetrel) for weight gain? Wow, talk about using a drug off label for only it's side...
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heeey
i was on symmetrel for fatigue
it worked for like maybe 2-3 mos.
then i got switched to ritalin (EEEW) couldn't eat couldn't ...great
i would try the symmetrel and if it doesn't...
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My husband takes Sinemet and takes Amantadine hydrochloride(Symmetrel) with it to stop Sinemet wearing off as quick.We live in the UK and I assume that all meds are universally...
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...past seven years. He is taking Seroquel, sinemet, symmetrel and risperidone. About two weeks back he had severe Diarrhea for which the ...past two days he's experiencing hallucinations which see...
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...as this can worsen his parkinsons.
2. discontinue the symmetrel (amantadine) as this can be worsening his hallucinations.
If give it a ...the dose of his seroquel gradually until the...
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