What is Symmetrel ?
ALIASES FOR SYMMETREL: Amantadine Hcl MANUFACTURER OF SYMMETREL: Endo Pharm Inc. USES: This medication is used to treat or prevent infections of the respiratory tract caused by a certain virus. It acts by slowing the growth of the virus. Amantadine is also used to treat symptoms of Parkinson s disease and to treat the side effects caused by certain psychiatric drugs. HOW TO USE: This medication is best taken on an empty stomach, but may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. This medication works best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. If you are taking amantadine for a viral infection, begin taking it as soon as possible. Continue to take until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a relapse of the infection. In Parkinson s disease, the effects of the medic