Yes, it’s recommended that you don’t get live vaccines, including the live influenza (flu) vaccine, while you’re taking Gocovri. (Live vaccines contain a live but weakened form of certain viruses.)
This is because amantadine, the active drug in Gocovri, can act like an antiviral in your body. By working as an antiviral, amantadine won’t allow your body to respond to the live vaccines like usual. This means you won’t develop immunity to the condition you’re being vaccinated for as you normally would with the vaccine.
However, keep in mind that inactivated vaccines, including the inactivated flu vaccine, are safe to have while you’re using Gocovri. (The inactivated vaccines don’t contain any live virus.)
If you have questions about the vaccines that are safe for you to have, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.