Re: Report: Symmetrel

[Nigel Harland <nharland@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Just thought I would echo Jim's comments about Amantadine, I have been using
it for several years now, it gave me exactly the same benefits as mentioned
by Jim, and still no obvious side effects.
Regards,
Nigel,
Also taking......Madopar (Disp'), Eldepryl, Cabaser, Amitriptyline
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Finn <TR7Driver@xxxxxxx>
To: <PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 3:05 PM
Subject: Report: Symmetrel


> Hi Gang -
>
> 3 weeks ago I started taking Symmetrel (Amantadine).  This is in addition
to
> Sinemet, the only other medication being used.  In January I tried Comtan
but
> the results were poor.
>
> However, the Symmetrel has made an amazing difference.  There's less (and
> less severe) "off" time, reduced dyskinesia, more energy, etc.
>
> Interestingly, this medication had no effect at all when I tried it about
5 -
> 6 years ago; long before the operation.  Also, there have been no side
> effects, so far at least.
>
> I'll keep you posted if there are any changes.  In the meantime Symmetrel
> gets a good rating in my book.
>
> Jim
>