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Re: Amantadine
Yes Amantadine does have side effects of hallucinations and or confusion, it is not an uncommon side effect in the elderly or those who have had PD for 10 years or more. However, research has shown Amantadine may have a soft antidyskinetic effect in high doses - why did his Dr prescribe Amantadine? for dyskinesia or general enhanced PD control? Anna -----Original Message----- From: yesim erman [mailto:yesimbsi@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: 22 November 2001 21:37 To: PARKINSN@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Amantadine Dear List Friends, I am on the list for my father. He has Parkinsn for 10 years. He used Madopar for 10 years, and 2 weeks ago, his doc. decided to add Amantadine to his drugs. He started taking Amantadine ( Symmetrel ) but he started to see lots of hallucinations and his speech became slurred. Has any of you used this drug and have you ever seen or heard such side effects or more serious ones? We are thinking of dropping this drug. What are your suggestions.. Thank you. Yesim ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify Postmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:listserv@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn
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