See more Usage in MS: Fatigue Generic Available: Yes Description Amantadine is an antiviral
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting young and middle-aged adults
Background: Methylphenidate, modafinil, and amantadine are commonly prescribed
Amantadine is an antiviral agent, specifically active against influenza A
However, high levels of resistance have emerged recently, initially from
View amantadine hydrochloride information, including dose, uses, side-effects, renal impairment, pregnancy, breast feeding, contra-indications and important safety information
difficulty in coordination
(I've been recommended by my friend one of two things, modafinil or amantadine - both for fatigue in MS - he did recommend amantadine over modafinil and that's why I asked for it by name to my neuro - and more often than not I trust that friend over most consultant neurologists, he's quite brilliant at what he does) Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an illness that affects the central nervous system
Cognitive dysfunction, depression, fatigue, and gait impairment are increasingly common with
Some NICE recommends consideration of amantadine, modafinil, or a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor as a drug treatment option for MS-related fatigue
May increase after 1 week to recommended dose of 274 mg orally once a day at bedtime
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Amantadine, modafinil and amphetamine-like stimulants are commonly used in clinical practice for treatment of fatigue; however, the evidence supporting their effectiveness is sparse and conflicting
I continued treatment and have noticed a marked improvement of cognitive functioning, ability to maintain focus and recall events with more ease
Possible side effects are infections, local reactions to the injection and headaches
They are, after all, the two big fatiguing diseases on the planet, and amantadine is the go-to drug for fatigue in another highly Amantadine (Symmetrel or Lysovir) This drug is licensed to treat Parkinson's disease, as well as some viral infections
This meta-analysis aimed to assess the safety and benefits of
Multiple sclerosis-related fatigue (off-label use): Immediate release: Oral: 100 mg twice daily
Amantadine has demonstrated efficacy in small series for absence and myoclonic type seizures
People over the age of 65 years are more at risk
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