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Amantadine

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Also indexed as: Endantadine, Gen-Amantadine, Symadine, Symmetrel

Amantadine is used to treat influenza, Parkinson’s disease, side effects caused by certain drugs, and tiredness associated with multiple sclerosis. It may be classified either as an antiviral or an antiparkinson drug.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
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Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.

Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Alcohol
Drinking alcoholic drinks while taking amantadine may enhance side effects of the drug, such as dizziness, confusion, and light-headedness.¹ Therefore, combining alcohol and amantadine should be avoided.

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