Amantadine for Parkinson's Disease User Reviews

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2020

"I started taking amantadine to help with dyskinesia caused by taking the drug Sinemet for Parkinson's. I saw relief from dyskinesia on the first dose. And I also have had great results with it helping all of my Parkinson's symptoms."

• per...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 22, 2013

Amantadine "I hear that it only works in 50% of people who take it. I must be one of the lucky ones. Taking it along with Sinemet really takes care of me. And no dosage shifting, plus slows down dyskinesia from Sinemet. You can take a 'medication holiday' with this medicine and restart in a few days to reinvent the good results or test to see if it is working for you."

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

"My husband started taking Amantadine three weeks ago. After one week of this med, he started to hallucinate, which wasn't too bad at first. Today was his worst day, with constant hallucinations all day long. I was scared he had the beginnings of dementia or Alzheimer's. Called his neurologist, who said to slowly cut back on his Amantadine and then stop it completely. So relieved to find out the problem was his med. Once the med is out of his system, he should be okay. Will make sure he never takes Amantadine again!"

• Sta...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 5, 2016

Amantadine "I am having nightmares, hallucinations, swollen ankles, legs with spots, falling down, sudden sleep, itchy skin. Also, shock at the fact that the cost went from $7 per 90 tabs to $249 for 180 in just 18 months. Will not continue due to cost. This is what I pay after Humana says they pay."

• Joh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2018

"Started Amantadine 4 weeks ago, 200 mg per day. Noticed immediately occasional dizziness and diarrhea after every 100 mg capsule, lost any desire to get up and do anything. Midway through the third week, I cut my dosage down to 100 mg capsule per day, taken every evening at 8 pm before bedtime, and that helped me sleep better and as well increased movement in arms and right leg and foot. Happy to say I am very pleased with the results!"

• mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2018

Amantadine "I've only been on Amantadine for six weeks for dystonia/dystonic tremors/probable early onset of Parkinson's, and the Symmetrel has helped the tremors tremendously. There are side effects, i.e., dizziness, imbalance, strange dreams, dry mouth."

• Den...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 31, 2019

"I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD) more than 6 years ago. The tremors started affecting my left hand at first. 3 years later, it affected my left leg, causing me to walk funny (jerking movements) every time I take levodopa/cabidopa. In April 2017, I had a deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure done. DBS helps me tremendously, but I still have to take levodopa/cabidopa 3 times a day, maximum dose: 25 mg/100 mg x2. I try amantadine, but no help. Start with Gocorvi (amantadine) was since early 2018, and I began to cut down the levodopa by half about 6 months later. Today, October 31, 2019, I have stopped taking levodopa completely for several months, at least 2 months now, and still feel great. The tremors will come back if I forget to take Gocorvi the night before, and if I take levodopa to control the tremors, then my left leg will walk funny."

• Ste...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2025

"I started taking it 2 weeks ago and noticed my tremors calmed down immediately. The side effects, however, are becoming unbearable. Insomnia and dizziness have been the main symptoms. I’ll give it a few more weeks before I call the doctor."

• fis...
• November 17, 2009

"I have been on amantadine for 2 months, and it has worked at times. Although, at times the shaking just continues. The shaking is there as a tremble at all times. Increase of dosage with no further effect. Shaking runs right through medication. I guess it is not for me."

• Bob...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2022

Amantadine "Gocovri seemed to be better at controlling dyskinesia than Amantadine. There was less abdominal cramping in the morning. I was taking the 68.5 mg capsule, which is the lowest dose before bedtime. However, Gocovri is very expensive. My co-pay was close to $450 per month. I felt the difference in comparing the two medications' ability to control the dyskinesia was not sufficient enough to warrant the excessive cost of Gocovri."

• Suz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2023

Amantadine "Gocovri has reduced the length of time of my dyskinesia and reduced the severity as well. I am forced to go off of it due to the cost. Seems like the cost could be reduced to have more users. I can't afford $900 per month and then the donut hole! Back to Amantadine IR."

• Mag...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2014

"I have to say I noticed the wiggles disappeared after the first dose - I hope this continues to work. I did get a brief dizzy spell after the second dose, but it quickly passed."

• neu...
• July 13, 2008

"Amantadine produced immediate positive results in me, specifically in my ability to move, increased facial expression, and sense of well-being."

• Min...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2016

"My first dose was perfection, but it soon stopped working. Dr. upped the ante... 2 to 3 pills a day, but I'm not reaching that 1st dose perfection. =( I'll give it more time."

• Non...
• November 23, 2020

"Hair loss and hallucinations."

• par...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 31, 2016

"Works better for stiffness and rigidity than tremors. I do see some minor leg swelling, but the benefits far outweigh any side effects."

• Anonymous
• April 9, 2008

"Stops the 'wiggles' associated with Parkinson's."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 24, 2020

"Works to stop dyskinesia caused by senement/dopamine pills."