MS amantadine, also known as Symmetrel, was first prescribed to patients with Parkinson’s Disease and as a treatment for the Asian Flu. What has been discovered of late, although the exact way in which it works is unknown, is that it is very effective in helping MS patients overcome the feelings of drowsiness. It also seems to be effective in relieving muscle spasms. It is important to note the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not specifically approved the use of multiple sclerosis amantadine, yet many doctors find it beneficial to provide it for their MS patients.

It was once hoped that because of the anti-viral properties in drug, it might help in the control of the progression of the disease. However, studies done have failed to show that MS amantadine has little to provide in that area. The good news is that many patients seem to report …

Multiple Sclerosis Amantadine treatment came about like many other MS treatments. A drug is developed for one reason and side effect becomes a benefit.  For victims of MS, Amantadine has been one of these cases.  Amantadine was originally approved for use as an antiviral drug to treat or at least prevent some influenza infections.  Sometimes it is also used in concurrence with other drugs as part of drug regimen for treating Parkinson’s disease as well.  But for reasons still unknown, it has been reported that for patients Multiple Sclerosis, Amantadine, has reduced these daytime bouts with debilitating fatigue.  The fact that the MS Amantadine relationship is not yet understood does not make it any less effective.  The usual dosage for MS Amantadine fatigue management is in the 100 to 200 mg/day range.  It should be taken early in the day so you don’t disrupt your normal nighttime sleep.  A sleep …