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Brand Names: Cloridrato de amantadina (Mantidan), PK Merz, Symmetrel

What is Amantadine? Amantadine is an antiviral medication that blocks actions of viruses. It is used to treat and prevent certain strains of influenza A. It is also used to treat PD and "Parkinson-like" symptoms such as stiffness and shaking that may be caused by the use of certain drugs. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

2 patients in the community are taking or have taken Amantadine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Fatigue 1 50%
General health 1 50%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Amantadine.

  0 mg day 200 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Amantadine or how long patients were taking Amantadine before stopping.

Currently taking Amantadine

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