Amantadine Hydrochloride

Amantadine can be used alone or in conjunction with other medications to treat slowness, stiffness, and tremor. Amantadine has a unique role in the treatment of Parkinson’s because it is the only medication that allows more treatment of motor symptoms while potentially reducing dyskinesias. People with kidney problems need a decreased dosage. Common side effects include nausea and light-headedness. Possible anti-cholinergic side effects including confusion and constipation. Other possible side effects include leg swelling and a reddish rash known as livedo reticularis.