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Ann, I also had swelling because of Amantadine, but found the drug was too helpful to give up. I asked my internist to prescribe a mild diuretic. One Triam/HCTZ 37.5-25 (the generic Maxide) every other day does the job nicely. Pat >From: Monte Wetzler <[log in to unmask]> >Reply-To: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network ><[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: Re: Swelling feet and legs from PD meds >Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 16:26:53 -0500 > >Ann---I too have had some peripheral swelling but it was in reaction to a >drug taken n connection with a different disease. Our family physician >expressed some concern. But for a different view our neurologist > rather likes the peripheral swelling. He maintains that it stabilizes >the >blood pressure at a higher level. which in my case is an effect he wants. >In any event, sounds like a decision that ought to made in b with a >neuro, ---- Original Message ----- >From: Ann Gibbons <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Thursday, November 18, 1999 9:36 AM >Subject: Swelling feet and legs from PD meds > > > > My husband has been taking Amantadine for about six months and has >swollen >feet and ankles. His hands are pretty swollen too. I know one of the side >effects of Amantadine is swelling. Would this be a reason to stop taking >it? >What are the consequences of this swelling? > > > > Ann Gibbons cg Joe 65/2.5 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com