Symmetrel Medication Information

• Symmetrel

Symmetrel is a prescription drug used to treat the flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects. This eMedTV resource offers an overview of Symmetrel, including information on possible side effects, dosing information, and general precautions.

• Symmetrel Side Effects

Some of the common bothersome Symmetrel side effects can include nausea, dizziness, and insomnia. This eMedTV Web article describes other common and serious side effects of the drug, including those that may require immediate medical attention.

• Symmetrel Uses

Symmetrel is commonly used for treating certain types of flu, Parkinson's disease, and certain side effects. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at these Symmetrel uses, including information on its use in children and possible off-label uses.

• Symmetrel Dosage

As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended Symmetrel dosage will vary, depending on factors such as your age and any other medications you are taking. This page also provides some suggestions on when and how to take your Symmetrel dose.

• Symmetrel Drug Interactions

Medicines that may cause Symmetrel drug interactions include stimulants, quinine, and FluMist. This eMedTV segment lists some of the other drugs that may interact with Symmetrel and explains what can happen when these medicines are taken together.

• Symmetrel Warnings and Precautions

This selection from the eMedTV Web site outlines several important Symmetrel warnings and precautions. For example, Symmetrel has been reported to make certain health conditions worse, such as glaucoma, epilepsy, and liver or kidney problems.

• Symmetrel Overdose

This eMedTV resource explains that breathing problems, an irregular heart rhythm, and hallucinations are possible effects of a Symmetrel (amantadine) overdose. This page lists other symptoms that may occur and describes various treatment options.

• Symmetrel and Pregnancy

This eMedTV page explains that information from animal studies on Symmetrel (amantadine) and pregnancy indicates that the drug may not be safe for pregnant women. For example, the drug may increase the risk of miscarriages and birth defects.

• Symmetrel and Breastfeeding

This page from the eMedTV library explains that Symmetrel (amantadine) does pass through breast milk. As a result, it may cause dangerous side effects in a nursing infant, and the manufacturer recommends that women avoid the drug while breastfeeding.

• Generic Symmetrel

As this eMedTV page explains, generic Symmetrel (amantadine) is available in the form of tablets, capsules, or syrup. This page lists the strengths that are available for generic Symmetrel and explains why insurance may not cover the brand-name drug.