what is amantadine used for
Amantadine is used for preventing or treating several conditions, such as the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects caused by other medications.
Amantadine can be used to both treat and prevent the flu. Although the best way to prevent the flu is with the flu vaccine, many people cannot or do not get a yearly flu shot. Amantadine can be used for flu prevention to provide temporary protection against the flu in unvaccinated people.
Amantadine also is used for control of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and for treatment of drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms. SIDE EFFECTS: The most frequent side effects associated with amantadine that can appear after a few hours or several days of therapy include: