Amantadine Hydrochloride
Indications
- Parkinson's disease
- Post-herpetic neuralgia
- Treatment of influenza A (but not recommended)
- Prophylaxis of influenza A (but not recommended)
- Fatigue in multiple sclerosis (initiated by a specialist)
Drug Interactions
5 drug interactions identified for Amantadine Hydrochloride. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
hydrochloride Confused or hallucinatory states; congestive heart disease (may exacerbate oedema); elderly; tolerance to the effects of amantadine may develop in Parkinson's disease...
Side Effects
hydrochloride Common or very common Anxiety; appetite decreased; concentration impaired; confusion; constipation; depression; dizziness; dry mouth; hallucination; headache; hyperhidrosis; lethargy; mo...
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset
Last reviewed: 2026
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