Weight loss and amantadine

[Marcia123]

Weight loss and amantadine

I have lost all my fat I am Taking only amantadine. Has anyone else experienced this?

[laglag]

No, I have not lost fat. Maybe some muscle, but not fat. I'm taking GOCOVRI which is 274 gr. of Amantadine. 🥊

[Smittybear7 in reply to laglag]

Do you have any side effects from the Amanda done?

[laglag]

No, I do not. It works pretty good but not as good as it did year ago.

[Smittybear7 in reply to laglag]

Thank you. Some scary side effects. I am hesitant to try it.

[laglag in reply to Smittybear7]

You're right! But sometimes it's kinda worth it. Maybe??Hope something helps sooner than later! 🥊

[sparkyparky]

I have lost weight (about 18lb) - mainly fat- and am taking 200g Amantadine daily. But I also take Rasagiline, co-beneldopa, Ropinirole, Opicapone and supplements. So 🤷‍♀️ . Anybody else?

[Marcia123 in reply to sparkyparky]

I have lost 30 pounds and has down to 97 all of my muscles have shrunk and I have no fat. I am five sevEn

[Lyricist]

I introduced Amantadine on advice of my neurologist to my cocktail of C/L Rasagiline and Ropinirole just 2 months ago to deal with fatigue and other related issues. It has worked for its intended purpose, but I have started to perspire a lot at night so one consequence of that may in time be loss of weight/fat. There are other possible culprits (as usual with PD and its medication), so I cannot say for sure. I would be anxious about weight or muscle loss as the ability to exercise regularly and strenuously is at the core of my regime to deal with this bloody disease!

[Marcia123 in reply to Lyricist]

what do you recommend

[Lyricist in reply to Marcia123]

I would be looking for something else to replace it. I can’t help with what that should be but if you’re convinced amantadine is the cause then take advice on the alternatives.

[Jebbie12]

I was diagnosed 13 years ago. I started amantadine 3 years ago. I am also on sinemet, entacapone, and selegiline. I have also lost about 10 lbs. i feel the PD from moving so much is the cause I was thin already.

[Fatherof5]

I have to wonder if it is simply PD that causes the weight loss. I am not on any of the meds listed in the earlier replies yet I have lost weight too, about 20-25 lbs. very bothersome seeing as I have always had issues gaining weight prior to PD

[Marcia123 in reply to Fatherof5]

have you had a fecal fat test or a sibo test?

[Fatherof5 in reply to Marcia123]

no I have not

[Marcia123]

I recommend it

[Smittybear7 in reply to Marcia123]

what is the test called and who did you get to order it? Thanks for your help.