Generic Symmetrel
Manufactured by: Any on stock available manufacturer
- Active Ingredient:
- Amantadine
Package | Price | price p. pill | Qty | Order |
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100 mg x 30 pills | $35.14 | $1.17 | Add to Cart | |
100 mg x 60 pills | $59.46 | $0.99 | Add to Cart | |
100 mg x 120 pills | $108.11 | $0.90 | Add to Cart | |
100 mg x 240 pills | $205.41 | $0.86 | Add to Cart | |
100 mg x 300 pills | $254.05 | $0.85 | Add to Cart |
Why is this medication prescribed?
Amantadine is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) and other similar conditions. It is also used to control movement problems that are a side effect of certain medications used to treat Parkinson's disease. It also is used to prevent symptoms of influenza A virus infection and for treatment of respiratory infections caused by influenza A virus. Amantadine is in a class of medications called adamantanes. It is thought to work to control movement problems by increasing the amount of dopamine in certain parts of the body. It works against influenza A virus by stopping the spread of the virus in the body.
How should this medicine be used?
Amantadine comes as a capsule, extended-release capsule (Gocovri), tablet, and liquid to take by mouth. The capsules, tablets, and liquid medications are usually taken once or twice a day. The extended-release capsules are taken once a day at bedtime. Take amantadine at around the same time(s) every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amantadine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Swallow the extended-release capsules whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. If you have difficulty swallowing, you may open the extended-release capsule and sprinkle the entire contents on a teaspoonful of soft food, like applesauce. Eat the mixture right away and swallow without chewing.
If you are taking amantadine for Parkinson's disease, your doctor may start you on a low dose of amantadine and gradually increase your dose.
Do not stop taking amantadine without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking amantadine, you may experience fever, confusion, changes in mental state, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually.
Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.