Amantadine
 

Since I could nt handle sinemet my neuro is giving me amantadine,'any thoughts? I don't know anything about these drugs,
Ty
Debbie

Hi Deb
 

Hello Deb,

I was started on Amantadine when originally diagnosed. It was called Eldepral back then (1990) but since I was in denial and didn't know about Sinemet yet
didn't give thought as to if it was the right treatment. Sinemet was added 2 years later. Try posting your question on the members forum. You might get better responce to your question.

Sincerely,
Vicky

medicine
 

Hi, Debbie,
I haven't taken Amantadine so I can't tell you much about that. I take Carbidopa (Sinemet), Pramipexole, and just started Azilect. I think the medicines are necessary, but so are other tools. What else are you doing for your recovery? I'd be interested in learning new tools and sharing what I know.

Amantadine
 

I have used it for 5 months and haven't seen much of a difference

Amantadine is a weak antagonist of the NMDA type glutamate receptor and is supposed to increase dopamine release. It didn't do anything for me. Hope you have better luck.

Just a quick reminder here:

Amantadine was branded as Flumadine and
Was the first anti-flu drug long ago.

Eldepryl is selegiline. ;)