Amantadine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Symmetrel, Endantadine, Gen-Amantadine
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects,
a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side
effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor
immediately
if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Blurred vision; confusion (especially
in elderly patients); difficult urination (especially
in elderly patients); fainting; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs
Rare
Convulsions (seizures); decreased vision
or any change in vision; difficulty in coordination; fever, chills, or sore throat; increased blood pressure; increase in body movements; irritation and swelling of the eye; loss of memory; mental depression; severe mood or mental changes; skin
rash; slurred speech; thoughts
of suicide or attempts at suicide; unexplained shortness
of breath
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts
to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side
effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Agitation, anxiety, or nervousness; difficulty concentrating; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache; irritability; loss of appetite; nausea; purplish red, net-like, blotchy spots on skin; trouble in sleeping or nightmares
Other side effects not
listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects,
check with your doctor.
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