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Hi Kim: I'm on Amantadine since mid-January. My dosage is now 2x100mg (Morning & Lunch). When I started and when I switched from 1x100 to 2x100, I experienced a dry mouth for a few days. No other side-effects to report, however, the amantadine doesn't provide enough help in itself. I am also taking very low doses of Sinemet (levadopa/carbidopa). The amantadine seems to help me gain a bit of mobility and energy. My wife says that my memory is better as well. If you want more information on amantadine go to AltaVista (or your favourite search engine) and search for amantadine (or Symmetrel as it is also known). If you search the web, you will find that there's a lot of information on the drug (and others) to treat Parkinson's Disease, as there is a lot of information on the disease itself. As I suspect that you are new to the disease (you're being treated for Parkinson's -- right?), even though it seems overwhelming, don't let it get to you. Not all the symptoms and problems apply to you. There's a lot of very positive people on this list who will gladly provide advice. Amantadine is one of the first drugs some neurologists prescribe. So if it doesn't do the trick there's a lot of other drugs that probably will. From what I know, Amantadine's effects gradually weaken over time. I'm still getting benefits after 6mo. So far, so good. Hang in there.. Gilles Cloutier [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> -----Original Message----- From: Kim Lee [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Friday, July 02, 1999 2:31 PM To: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Amantadine meds I've just started on new medication. Its name is amantadine. I am writing to inquire if anybody has taken this medication before and what kind of side effects you have experienced as a result of taking this medication. Also, I would like any information about the drug anyone can give. Kim Lee [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>