Goodpenny
Goodpenny
Sex: F
Data Quality: 2 stars
Parkinson's: 8 yrs
Hoehn-Yahr 3 Type: Parkinson's disease Off
Mouth/throat: mild
Arms: mild
Chest: mild
Legs: mild
Goodpenny
Female, 52 years
La Honda, CA
Primary Condition
Parkinson's
Type
Parkinson's disease
First symptom
Jul 2003
Diagnosis
Sep 2006
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Goodpenny's Amantadine is for:

  • Parkinson's

Goodpenny's side effects of Amantadine:

Goodpenny's Amantadine History (Ongoing)
200 mg Daily Jan 29 - Feb 04, 2010
300 mg Daily Feb 04 - Apr 22, 2010
200 mg Daily Apr 22, 2010 - Last Update
Evaluations
Date Dosage Parkinson's Disease Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 27, 2011 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 26, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 05, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 28, 2010 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 31, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default ModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
May 26, 2010
Advice & Tips
Mottling of the skin on the lower legs is a common side effect; not very pretty. Individual patients should evaluate whether they can live with the cosmetic problems in exchange for the benefits derived from Amantadine, which can be considerable.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 28, 2010
Advice & Tips
Watch out for edema; it hit me 3 months after starting Amantadine. My feet, ankles and lower legs swelled up so much that my shoes didn't fit. We cut my dosage from 3 100mg capsules daily to 2, and the edema is now subsiding. I've also found that it causes some nausea for me.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Mar 31, 2010
Advice & Tips
Give it a good long trial; it took a few weeks for me to get over the initial nausea and dizziness, but I feel great now! I have lost some weight, but I consider that a plus.
Cost
< $25 monthly

About Amantadine (Prescription Drug)

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 Parkinson's Disease and "Parkinson-like" symptoms such as stiffness and shaking that may be caused by the use of certain drugs.

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