Amantadine Hcl

Alternate Name: Gocovri

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian, Antiviral

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, narrow-angle glaucoma, heart disease, low blood pressure, swelling or water retention, trouble sleeping, epilepsy, or a history of seizures or mental problems. Tell your doctor if you also have a history of eczema (skin problem) or neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS). This medicine may cause the following problems:Mental health problems (including thoughts of suicide, depression, hallucinations)Skin cancer, including melanomaUnusual changes in thoughts or behavior (including an urge to gamble or spend money, binge eating, or an increased sex drive) This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Standing up slowly from a sitting or lying position can lessen the chance of getting dizzy or lightheaded. Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Problems with balance or walking. Seizures. Slow or irregular heartbeat. Shortness of breath, cold sweats, and bluish-colored skin. Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet. Unusual thoughts or behavior, thoughts of hurting yourself.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how amantadine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Quinidine, quinine, sodium bicarbonate, sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, thioridazineDiet pillsDiuretic (water pill, including carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, triamterene/HCTZ)Medicine to treat stomach problems or diarrheaMedicine to treat urinary problems (incontinence), This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines. You should not receive the nasal flu vaccine (live attenuated influenza vaccine) during treatment with this medicine., Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine., If you are using this medicine for Parkinson's disease, it is important that your doctor check your skin regularly for signs of a skin cancer called melanoma. If you notice any unusual red, brown, or black spots on your skin, talk to your doctor right away., Some people who have used this medicine had unusual changes in their behavior. Talk with your doctor right away if you start having problems with gambling or an increased interest in sex while using this medicine., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.