I tried it but it made me vomit so i stopped
August 6
My husband tried it early on. (Too early IMO.) It didn't seem to make much difference for him and the possible side effects are bad so he dropped it.
August 5
Yes, amantadine is commonly prescribed for Parkinson's disease! It's used to help reduce tremors and manage dyskinesia (those involuntary, uncontrolled movements that can come with long-term levodopa treatment). It comes in a few forms, including Gocovri and Osmolex ER, and is taken orally.
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Yes, amantadine is commonly prescribed for Parkinson's disease! It's used to help reduce tremors and manage dyskinesia (those involuntary, uncontrolled movements that can come with long-term levodopa treatment). It comes in a few forms, including Gocovri and Osmolex ER, and is taken orally.
Members of MyParkinsonsTeam have shared a range of experiences with it. Here's a summary of what some have reported:
- One MyParkinsonsTeam member found that reducing their amantadine dose (which was being used for dyskinesia) alongside carbidopa helped stop hallucinations entirely
- Another MyParkinsonsTeam member experienced hallucinations with amantadine, but their doctor lowered the dose and the hallucinations stopped
- One MyParkinsonsTeam member stopped taking it altogether and reported feeling much better It's worth knowing that hallucinations are a potential side effect to watch for. If any concerning side effects come up, working closely with a neurologist to adjust the dosage is really important — as experiences can vary quite a bit from person to person.
August 5
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