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5 patient evaluations for Amantadine taken for the purpose of 'Parkinson's Disease' with a side effects rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Jan 29, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 13, 2012 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate UsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsuallyUsually A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
May 27, 2011 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 26, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 05, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 28, 2010 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 31, 2010 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:
Loss of appetite, Edema in feet, Mottling of skin on legs, Dizziness (vertigo), Edema in lower extremities, Blotchy skin on my legs
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
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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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  • ducdu
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    Parkinson's: 9 yrs
    Hoehn-Yahr 4 Type: Parkinsonism (unknown cause) Off
    Mouth/throat: mild
    Arms: mild
    Chest: mild
    Legs: severe
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Jan 28, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 01, 2011   ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate NeverNeverNeverNeverNever Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Aug 13, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 16, 2009 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 17, 2008 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
General ill feeling, Dizziness, Fatigue
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Feb 15, 2003)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 31, 2008 300 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Depressed mood, Fatigue, Dyskinesia, Edema (fluid retention)
Date
Oct 31, 2008
Advice & Tips
Monitor closely
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