Amantadine is a medicine licensed to treat the flu, Parkinson's disease, and side effects from other drugs. This eMedTV segment covers amantadine uses in more detail, describes the possible side effects of the drug, and offers some dosing tips.
Potentially serious amantadine side effects include hallucinations, difficulty breathing, and seizures. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other serious side effects of the drug, as well as some of the more common side effects.
Amantadine is used for treating the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects due to other drugs. This eMedTV page discusses these and other amantadine uses in more detail, including possible off-label uses and its use in children.
This portion of the eMedTV Web site provides general amantadine dosing guidelines for treating the flu, parkinsonism, and extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) caused by other medications. This article also offers some tips on taking your amantadine dosage.
Drugs that may interact with amantadine include stimulants, FluMist, and antipsychotic medicines. This eMedTV article outlines other medicines that may cause drug interactions with amantadine and describes the possible effects of these interactions.
Amantadine can cause congestive heart failure, or could make this condition worse. This eMedTV page offers other important precautions and warnings with amantadine, including a list of side effects and information on who should avoid the drug.
