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Prescription, Pharmacy & Cancer Drugs » Prescription Drugs 1 » AMENTREL Symmetrel Amantadine is used to prevent or treat a certain type of flu (influenza A). If you have been infected with the flu this medication may help make your symptoms less severe and shorten the time it will take you to get better. Taking amantadine if you have been or will be exposed to the flu may help to prevent you from getting the flu. This medication is an antiviral that is believed to work by stopping growth of the flu virus. This medication is not a vaccine. To increase the chance that you will not get the flu it is important to get a flu shot once a year at the beginning of every flu season if possible.The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that amantadine should not be used for the treatment or prevention of influenza A during the 2007-08 flu season because the current influenza A virus in the United States is resistant to this medication. For more details talk to your doctor or pharmacist.Amantadine is also used to treat Parkinson's disease as well as side effects caused by drugs (e.g. drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms) chemicals other medical conditions. In these cases this medication may help to improve your range of motion and ability to exercise. For the treatment of these conditions amantadine is believed to work by restoring the balance of natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.How to use Amantadine OralTake this medication by mouth with or without food usually once or twice daily or as directed by your doctor. If you are taking this medication twice a day and have trouble sleeping after taking it take the second dose several hours before bedtime.If you are taking the syrup measure the dose carefully with a medication spoon/cup.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. In children the dosage is also based on body weight. Do not take more than prescribed by your doctor.This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore take this medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.If you are taking amantadine for a viral infection begin taking it as soon as possible. Continue taking it until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection.In Parkinson's disease the effects of the medication may not be noticed for several weeks. Do not suddenly stop taking the medication because symptoms or side effects may worsen. Your doctor may want to reduce your dose gradually. This medication may not work as well after it has been taken for several months. Tell your doctor if this medication stops working well.Amantadine Oral is used to treat the following:Parkinson Symptoms Parkinsonism due to Degenerations in the Brain Parkinson's Disease Parkinsonism due to Thickening of Blood Vessel Walls Extrapyramidal Reaction A Type of Flu - Influenza A Influenza A PreventionAmantadine Oral may also be used to treat:Viral Disease of Central Nervous System-Creutzfeldt-Jakob Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis Cognitive Impairment following Traumatic Brain Injury Buy AMENTREL Symmetrel and other Prescription Drugs 1 products online at Medstore. 347
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