Storage
Store symmetrel tablet at room temperature away from sunlight
and moisture.
Symmetrel Uses
Symmetrel is used to prevent or treat the flu.
Side Effects
Symmetrel may cause stomach upset, nausea, drowsiness, constipation,
headache, dizziness, anxiety, or purplish-red blotchy spots on
the skin during the first few days as your body adjusts to the
medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform
your doctor promptly. Notify your doctor if you develop: slurred
speech, shortness of breath, swelling of the arms or legs, vision
disturbances, difficulty urinating, skin rash, mental/mood changes.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
HOW TO USE:
Symmetrel tablet 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 symmetrel too early may result
in a relapse of the infection. In Parkinson's disease, the effects
of the medication may not be apparent for several weeks. Do not
suddenly stop taking the medication as an increase in symptoms
may occur. Your doctor may want to reduce your dose gradually.
If after several months, you notice the drug may not be as effective,
contact your doctor. Tolerance can develop after long-term use.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially
drug allergies), swelling, heart problems. Because this medication
may cause blurred vision or dizziness, use caution when driving
or operating machinery while taking symmetrel tablet. Limit use
of alcoholic beverages. Amantadine should be used during pregnancy
only if clearly needed. Since small amounts of the drug do appear
in breast milk, consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs
you may use, especially of: other drugs used for Parkinson's disease,
stimulants (like decongestants commonly found in cough-and-cold
products). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or
pharmacist approval.
Symmetrel Overdose
If overdose of symmetrel is suspected, contact your local poison
control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, blurred vision,
drowsiness, memory loss, depression, excessive excitability, increased
sensitivity to the sun, loss of consciousness, fast or irregular
heartbeat.
Notes
Do not share this product with others.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of symmetrel tablet, take as soon as remembered;
do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip
the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up.
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