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Does Amantadine Have Any Effect On Kidneys?

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Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2015
Question: Can Amantadine affect kidneys? My wife has MS and is currently taking Ritalin fro fatigue. She was diagnosed with kidney stones and the doctor wants to stop the ritolin until stones are taken care of. Can this be replaced with amantadine for the short term until this is taken care of?


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Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Amantadine does not affect the kidneys.

Detailed Answer:
Hi & Welcome.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved wife.

Basically used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and similar neurological conditions. It is found to be useful in controlling the muscle rigidity, tremors or decreased movements.
Amantadine does not cause any adverse effects involving the functioning of the kidneys.

So, if your wife is found to have muscle rigidity, tremors or gait problems it can effective in controlling these symptoms.

Hope to have answered your query.
Best regards.
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Does Amantadine Have Any Effect On Kidneys?

Brief Answer: Amantadine does not affect the kidneys. Detailed Answer: Hi & Welcome. I appreciate your concern for your beloved wife. Basically used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and similar neurological conditions. It is found to be useful in controlling the muscle rigidity, tremors or decreased movements. Amantadine does not cause any adverse effects involving the functioning of the kidneys. So, if your wife is found to have muscle rigidity, tremors or gait problems it can effective in controlling these symptoms. Hope to have answered your query. Best regards.