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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs.
Amantadine-Symmetrel as a treatment for Multiple Sclerosis is used to treat apathy.
Amantadinesulfate is a well known substance which has proven useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of viral infections, in treating symptoms of Parkinson's disease, cocaine dependence, and apathy in multiple sclerosis.
It has also been reported as having mild anti depressive effects not sufficient to warrant its use as an antidepressant.
Striking anti depressive effects in some patients have been attributed to its antiviral activity against human Borna disease virus (BDV) infection which is frequently seen in patients with depressive episodes.
In an 8 to 12 week open study of oral amantadine in 30 depressed patients with various states of BDV infection there was found a significant anti depressive response in 19 of 30 patients.
Peripheral BDV antigen indicating acute infection was cleared in both responders
and non-
Side effects may occur:
Blurred vision.
Dizziness.
Lightheadedness.
Faintness.
Trouble sleeping.
Depression or anxiety.
Swelling of the hands, legs, or feet.
Difficulty urinating.
Shortness of breath.
Rash.
