Re: Medications for fatigue..

Marsden51(AT)aol.com
Thu, 2 Jul 1998 22:20:01 EDT

In a message dated 98-07-02 13:44:59 EDT, you write:

<< My doctor has prescribed Symmetrel. The generic name is Amantadine. I
haven't
taken any yet. I called the pharmacist who explained that it is used for
Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders and is an anti-viral
agent! >>

Karen:

There are several people on my MS list who take Amantadine for fatigue. They
seem to be doing well on it overall. There is a little info on my favorite
site about it.

the web address is:
http://aspin.asu.edu/msnews/weinfaqs.htm

or Here is the link:
<A HREF="http://aspin.asu.edu/msnews/weinfaqs.htm">Multiple Sclerosis Ask Dr.
Weinreb</A>

Sharon M. (from Arizona)