Great question! Gocovri (amantadine extended-release) is a medication used in Parkinson's disease management. It's often prescribed to help with dyskinesia — those involuntary, sometimes jerky movements that can come with long-term levodopa use. It can also help reduce "off" time.
Here's a quick overview of what Gocovri do Show Full Answer
Great question! Gocovri (amantadine extended-release) is a medication used in Parkinson's disease management. It's often prescribed to help with dyskinesia — those involuntary, sometimes jerky movements that can come with long-term levodopa use. It can also help reduce "off" time.
Here's a quick overview of what Gocovri does:
- Helps control dyskinesia caused by levodopa
- Can be combined with levodopa/carbidopa
- Taken orally, once daily Like all medications, it does come with potential side effects to be aware of, including:
- Dizziness
- Confusion or forgetfulness
- Nausea
- Sleep difficulties
- Low blood pressure
- Blurred vision
It's always worth having an open conversation with your neurologist about whether Gocovri is a good fit for your specific situation. Many MyParkinsonsTeam members share their personal experiences with medications like this — it can be really helpful to hear how others are managing day-to-day.
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