I know there are some on this site that are taking Amantedine. My questions are: 1) Has it helped your Parkinson's symptoms? If so, which

[tlongmire]

ones and 2) What, if any, side effects have you experienced?

[larry33b]

I have been on Amantadine for 12 years. It definitely helped with my tremors. The only side effect I have experienced is, dry mouth.

[maryalice]

I've been on Amantadine for about 12 years along with Mirapex. the only side effect that I've experienced is swollen ankles. I don't know which medication causes it, since I started both at the same time. It seems to help with the tremor.

[grandmasanta in reply to maryalice]

I have been on Mirapex for about a year and have been experiencing swollen ankles. Started on Amantadine last month to assist with my 'acid drool'. So far the only side effect has been a dry mouth, I do not tremor.It has not helped with the cracked places on the corners of my mouth.... Dx with Atypical Parkinsonsism Syndrome in 2011.

[pops007]

I have been on Symadin (Amantadine generic in South Africa) for about 4 years and it definitely helps with my tremor. Fortunately, I have not experienced any side effects.

[steph02]

I have tried amanatine for about 6 months this drug did not have any side efffects unlike simetet or the dopamine agonist drugs but did not help my condition either atypical parkinsonisms (no tremor but a lot of freeziing of gait)

so they took me off itfor about 6 months now. Nothing seems to help.

[Ryan12 in reply to steph02]

I have tried just about everything the one that has been most helpful is Coconut Oil it will be very helpful [e-mail]

[gvg533 in reply to Ryan12]

i too take cocout oil. my freezing is much less but the big thing is im not as foggy and i can think better.

[fronya69 in reply to steph02]

Hey steph02- sorry it seems like nothing is helping. Do have a good relationship with ur doc. Tell him how u feel. Ask him him about dbs. And also go on the internet and research dbs. Deep brain stimulation. I had this surgery done in 2006. it sure helped me. But as im progressing,(dbs doesn't stop the progression) Nothing does as far as i no! So ask ur neurologist about dbs, or trying some different meds. I'm having 2 take more sinemet now, which gives me dyskensia.So my movemet disorder specialist put me on amantadine about 2yrs. ago . It helps and the only side effect i have is cotton. So i suck on a lot of hard candy.I hope u find some relief, and smile. And smile, it could be worse. Stay in touch w/all of us. GOD SPEED!! Fronya

[froggatt55]

I have been on Amantadine for about 7 years and have no side effects - apart from dry mouth which could be caused by Sinemet, Requip or Azilect. I started on Amantadine for my tremor which it didn't address but it gave me a boost and therefore I still take it twice a day and it so happens that mornings and afternoons are my best times and i'm going to suggest to my Neurologist that I go on to 3 times daily

I believe it is very good at keeping dyskinesia at bay - I have been dx 11 years and no dyskinesia

[landman]

I have been on Amantadine for 2 years. 3 hours after I took first pill, my walking went from a shuffle to walking more normal. Today it helps with all motor skills and controls tremors. I also take Azilect and Neupro patch.

[cunningkelvin]

I have used this drug for six months. It is true, the only side effect is a dry mouth. It does not control my tremor but my walking has greatly improved and my brain is much clearer. I take 2 a day plus a mucuna puriens pill to boost levodopa inbetween. This is a useful, effective drug for my PD.

[Melodysam1890]

I began Amantadine Aug 2010 .. It definitely helped with the tremors & my thinking process is less cloudy .. I do experience Dry Mouth to the point of cracking lips ..

[arwenmark]

My husband has been on Amantadine along with Stelevo since he was diagnosed in Feb. of 2011. and it helps a great deal in helping his Stelevo work longer.

[Hidden]

Never been on Amantedine. I would like to try it and delete something else.

Have swollen ankles (yuk!,) so must be either : Madopar/Azilect/SifrolER

[olpilot]

I have been on amantadine for a little over 2 years and no so faride effects except maybe the dry mouth.it seems to help with the dystonia in my feet, although I guess there is one other side effect that I've had.since amantadine is basically an antiviral I have not had the flu or a cold for 2 years I've been taking it.

[BaileyT]

It helps with my dyskinesia.

[sunshine102]

I started Amantadine last Fall. I experienced a rash that looked like big red blocks. Also had swelling of my feet and ankles that made it hard to fit into any shoes. Was changed to Ramantadine and the swelling and rash disappeared. I take this for dyskenesia and it does help. Dosing is 1/2 tablet three times a day.

[gran5-]

am not sure of the impact of amantedine but my system was BUT and I didn't seem to be experiencing new side effects or any new ones. BUT when my mMD tried to raise dosage from 2tabs to 3 I ended up in hospital with severe reactions. Can say more if u need.

[cunningkelvin]

I have used Amantadine for about a year.The only side effect has been a dry mouth, which I counteract with water and chewing gum. No effect on the the tremors but walking has improved greatly and my head is much clearer. I've found coconut oil helpful too.