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I hjave taken 2 pills a day for 10 years with a lot of sucess, Only recently have I noticed a decrease in the effectiveness. I am looking for another treatment for MS fatigue which is very dibilitating for a young mother.

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complete change in personality

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Terry | 65-74 | Male | Patient
11/28/2023
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 4.0
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I like that it works

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Alexwife | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
12/27/2019
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 4.7
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It has helped with my husband's shaking, jerks and dropping things. The only side effect he is having is bad dreams - which is very unlike him. He never used to dream (that he can remember).

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dawnie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
6/4/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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my daughter experiences fatigue due to a severe tbi . we found taking one pill before bedtime works to help her sleep better thus not being so fatigued during the day . we were told to take it in the morning but found it made her extremely tired so we switched to nighttime . works well

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thaikok | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/16/2016
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 3.3
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in the beginning i experienced nausea

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Homelessfish | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/8/2016
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 4.7
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Works wonderful for me. I take one tablet in the morning and have for many years. It has only been with the progress of my illness that this drug is starting to not be strong enough. Two tablets and it my brain would be working overtime.

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Keesh | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/14/2016
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 4.3
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I take 1 pill in the morning and I've notice that when I take the medicine I don't feel as tired and cloudy throughout the day. But if I don't take the medicine for more than 3 days, the fatigue and lack of focus comes back. I've had no side effects. It's working for me, although it took me several prescriptions to try it. I struggled with taking something created for individuals with Parkinson's disease.

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Geneva | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/27/2016
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
Overall rating 5.0
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I started amantadine for PD, and feel so much better, with much less 'off' periods. However it does seem to cause some insomnia but no other side effects so far. It hasn't changed my dyskinesia but I am supposed to increase the dose soon, so fingers crossed

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bjhdsn11 | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/3/2016
Condition: Parkinson's Disease
Overall rating 4.0
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I no longer "time out" or have dyskinesia but I'm not sure it is a fair trade for the depression bout u have to go thru every evening after taking the evening dose.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
11/3/2015
Condition: Cognitive Impairment following Traumatic Brain Injury
Overall rating 4.0
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My son suffered a severe TBI due to a MC wreck. One month after, started on amantadine. Saw almost immediate improvement in cognition. Continued on amantadine for next 6 months. Improvement continued (with appropriate PT, OT and SP).

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Marilyn | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2015
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 3.7
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I have had trouble sleeping. My doctor said to take one in the morning and another at noon. I think I am going to go with just one today around 10 to get me through the afternoon at my keyboard and see how that works.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/26/2015
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 4.7
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I only take this,when I am experiencing fatigue and have had enough sleep.

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gary | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/13/2015
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 3.0
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So far this has been a Lifesaver for me. I've had this problem close to a year. Don't know what I have, I'm on my third neurolgist. I will probably change drugs this year.

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felineish | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/30/2015
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 2.3
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I was literally falling asleep on my keyboard at work, and my nuerologist prescribed me provigil..my insurance company wouldn't approve it, so he prescribed me amantadine.. it helped a little with fatigue, but triggered my schizoaffective psychosis, and hallucinations. after that, he put me on vyvanse instead. best decision ever.

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jennelayne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/24/2014
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 1.7
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I was given this medication due to sleeping from 16-20 hours per day. I was only on it for two weeks. During that time I did not experience any relief from my extreme fatigue. I had a rash on my inner thigh and it took me that two weeks of it worsening before I read that .001% of people on this medication get a rash. So end of med.

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Pam | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/19/2014
Condition: Parkinson Symptoms
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been on this medication for 7 months. I have been noticing significant sweling in my legs, ankles ,& feet, so much so thst I can't get any of my shoes on. I am going to ask to get off of this.

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Terri222 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/19/2014
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 2.3
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I am 37 and had MS half my life! I took this for a while with dosage continually increased until I quit taking because it did NOT help at all!

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/7/2014
Condition: Cognitive Impairment following Traumatic Brain Injury
Overall rating 4.0
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S_LOW11 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/2/2014
Condition: Cognitive Impairment following Traumatic Brain Injury
Overall rating 5.0
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I'm one of the children in the traumatic brain injury study...14 years later. At 31, I still take amantadine and it still works. With this medication, I was able to graduate high school and a university, and keep a full time job. I'm also a writer, and amantadine helps me perform better-than-average there, as well. It controls tremors in my hands and my ability to think clearly. I haven't seen (m)any side effects in the decade, plus, I've been on it; however, when it is time for another dose or I'm all out for the day, my thoughts become muddled and speech slightly slurred...No super-late night driving (without extra dose(s)!Read More Read Less

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Ravenne | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/5/2014
Condition: Fatigue associated with Multiple Sclerosis
Overall rating 3.7
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I just started taking this medication about two weeks ago, after my worst relapse since I was diagnosed with MS. I find that it DOES give me more energy. However, I think the side effects may be bothering me: shakiness, weakness, hand temors... am going to talk to my doctor to see what he wants me to do.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/28/2014
Condition: Cognitive Impairment following Traumatic Brain Injury
Overall rating 3.0
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I had traumatic brain concussion from a car accident. I took this to help the transmitters in my brain work more and hopefully better. I didn't notice much difference but did notice increased fogginess of my thoughts.

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