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Re: Symmetrel
In a message dated 3/5/00 2:07:25 PM Central Standard Time, judis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: << I am having problems with newly prescribed Symmetrel side effects.Can anyone help ? I am 50 years old and have been diagnosed for 3 years In cutting down from 200mg to 100 mg per day I am experiencing constant tremor >> Hi Frank, Symmetrel or Amantadine is one of the PD drugs I have been on for 6 years. You should try to get in touch with your neuro and tell him or her what is happening. Symmetrel is one drug you should not stop taking cold turkey. I started on Mirapex when my tremor became more noticeable. Here is the url of a very good site for PD drugs information. Best to you Dennis 58/52
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