My neurologist added Amantadine (100 mg) to my Levodopa/Carbidopa and Pramipexole. I started it about 10 days ago. I take one tablet (1 mg) twice a day. I am not clear what the Amantadine was suppose to help. I don't really feel any different or have any side effects.

My husband was on amantadine for many years and it helped the jerky movements he was having. Unfortunately eventually it can make hallucinations worse so he is off it now. The drug was good for more than ten years.

I did take it before my dbs, it helped some in the beginning , for dyskinesia. After surgery I was able to stop taking it!

Hi, my Dr. Brought it up the last exam, but she was reluctant to prescribe it because it can cause low blood pressure. I had that issue with nueopro patch and ended up in hospital.

Keep an eye out for a lacy red rash on your legs. My husband was recently taken off Amantadine for this reason after several years. Initial dosing for us was 100 mg three times a day. We reduced to 100 mg once a day when the rash was diagnosed and it was discontinued after 6 months of no improvement. Dyskenisia symptoms have not been affected significantly.