Amantadine

What Are The Uses Of Amantadine?

Amantadine is used for treating:

• Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (shaking, tremor)
• Influenza A

It is not a vaccination, hence doesn’t prevent the flu. It only treats the symptoms.  

What Are The Side Effects Of Amantadine?

Some of the common side-effects include:

• Blurred vision, nervousness, constipation
• Stomach upset, dry mouth, trouble sleeping
• Drowsiness
• Nausea, dizziness
• Headache 

What Are The Contraindications Of Amantadine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Epilepsy, any type of seizures
• Heart failure, any heart disease
• Kidney or liver disease
• Low or high blood pressure
• Recurring skin rash
• Untreated closed-angle glaucoma
• Mental illness