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Chambersburg, PA
October 4, 2024
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Wow! My husband experienced hallucinations with just the 1st dose! Very scary!

August 9
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I tried it worked well in the beginning but side effects put me in ICU for 5 days the last thing I remember was saying that i was tired

September 15, 2025
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Gocovri (amantadine extended-release) is a medication approved by the FDA to treat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease who are also receiving levodopa-based therapy. It is believed to work by increasing the amount of dopamine available in the brain.

Common side effects include
- Hallucinations
- Dizziness
- Dry Show Full Answer

Gocovri (amantadine extended-release) is a medication approved by the FDA to treat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease who are also receiving levodopa-based therapy. It is believed to work by increasing the amount of dopamine available in the brain.

Common side effects include:
- Hallucinations
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Swelling of legs and feet
- Constipation
- Drop in blood pressure when standing
- Falls

For more details, you can visit the Gocovri page on MyParkinsonsTeam: [Gocovri — Adamas Pharmaceuticals](https://www.gocovri.com).

October 4, 2024

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