If you have kidney problems, talk with your doctor. Be careful in hot weather and during physical activity. Heat stroke has happened in people taking amantadine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. You may receive a flu shot (injection) while taking amantadine.Īvoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this amantadine affects you. You should not use amantadine if you received a nasal flu vaccine in the past 14 days.ĭo not receive a nasal flu vaccine while taking amantadine, and for at least 48 hours after your last dose. The Centers for Disease Control recommends an annual flu shot to help protect you each year from new strains of influenza virus.Īmantadine is available as tablets, capsules, and oral solution. This medicine should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. It may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to amantadine.

Last updated on Dec 14, 2022.Īmantadine is an antiviral medicine that blocks the actions of viruses in your body.Īmantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease and 'Parkinson-like' symptoms such as stiffness or tremors, shaking, and repetitive uncontrolled muscle movements that may be caused by the use of certain drugs.Īmantadine is also used to treat or prevent influenza A in adults and children.

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Brand names: Gocovri, Osmolex ER, Symmetrelĭrug classes: Adamantane antivirals, Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents

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