Symmetrel Side Effects WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Symmetrel Side Effects
Like any medication, Symmetrel carries the risk of side effects. The most common side effects associated with Symmetrel use include: nausea, insomnia, and dizziness. Serious side effects are rare, but patients should be aware they do exist. Consult with a health care professional immediately if allergic reactions, depression, or hallucinations occur.1
Fast Facts:
- Other non-serious side effects reported by Symmetrel users include: blurred vision, appetite loss, constipation, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, and vivid dreams.2
- Symmetrel is approved by the FDA in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and influenza, and is sometimes prescribed off-label in the treatment of fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients.3
- Symmetrel is a brand name of the generic medication amantadine.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ eMedTV: Symmetrel Side Effects
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wolters Kluwer Health (via Drugs.com): Possible Side Effects of Symmetrel
- ↑ About.com: Symmetrel as a Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Nov. 24, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Symmetrel Adverse Effects, Symmetrel Adverse Reactions, Side effects of Symmetrel
- Last update: Nov. 10, 2009
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