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6 patient evaluations for Amantadine taken for the purpose of 'Parkinson's Disease' with a perceived effectiveness rating of MajorMajorMajorMajorMajor

Purposes: Cramps in feet and Parkinson's Disease (Started May 16, 2008)
Date Dosage Cramps in feet Perceived effectiveness Parkinson's Disease Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 30, 2012 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 09, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 13, 2010 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 09, 2009 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 26, 2008 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Aug 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
This medication was recommended by a researcher. My neurologist physician was somewhat resistant to prescribing it. I turned to my Internist who prescribed it because it has a reputation of few side effects. More recently my neurologist has agreed to prescribe it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 26, 2008
Advice & Tips
This drug is inexpensive and is used for an "off lable" purpose. It's an oldie but a goodie.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Feb 12, 2003)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 01, 2012 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Mar 03, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 12, 2012 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Oct 07, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 19, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Nov 17, 2008 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Edema (fluid retention), Blotchy skin on my legs, Constipation, Fatigue
Date
Mar 19, 2009
Advice & Tips
I am willing to go through the side effects because this med really helps me!
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started May 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 14, 2008 100 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Dec 08, 2006)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 28, 2007 200 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Racing thoughts, General ill feeling
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