Amantadine

I seem to have insomnia and dry mouth when I take Amantadine. Do you have any suggestions as to what remedies I should take to counter the side effects?

Also, does it help with RLS? (or make it worst?) The buzzing (vibrating on my legs) seem to get worst.

Thanks much.

MarkComes
Pharmacy Forum
227 post s
12-Feb-2008
2:52 PM

first, try to move back your last dose of amantadine. the farther away from bedtime, the better. you may wat to try some sugar free candy for the dry mouth. if it is severe, there is a product call Salavert that is a salive substitute than can be sprayed into the mouth when needed.
as far as a sleep aid, you could try some benadryl. it is an allergy medication but is also commonly used in over the counter sleep aids.

this medication should neither help nor hinder the leg issue. that may be a seperate issue that you may want to have a neurologist look in to. it could be and RLS, pinch nerve, or a neuropathy issue.

best of health,
mark

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