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Dear Lichen, Virtually all of the anti-parkinson medications, including amantadine, have possible side effects that are of concern to dietitians -- anorexia, dry mouth, nausea, constipation. In addition, my "Food-Medication Interactions" book states, regarding amantadine: Take at least 4 hours before bedtime to prevent insomnia. May open cap and mix with food or drink. Avoid alcohol. Possible adverse reactions: dizziness, insomnia, blurred vision, depression, ataxia, confusion, fatigue, headache, leg/ankle edema, hallucinations, anxiety; possible increased urinary frequency or retention. Best regards, Kathrynne Lichen wrote: > > At 10:29 AM 5/28/99 -0600, you wrote: > >I agree this is an excellent article, don't know who the author is, but > >I do have one important addition -- people should ask for a referral to > >a registered dietitian for help with dietary adjustments. > > Are there dietary concerns with amantadine? > Kindest regards, > Lichen -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Medical nutrition therapy Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/