Comparing Amantadine vs Rimantadine
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Prescription only
Amantadine may be used to treat dyskinesia or reduce the number of OFF episodes in those with Parkinson's disease (PD) OR in the treatment or prevention of Influenza A viral infection. Nausea... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Influenza A, Influenza Prophylaxis. rimantadine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Influenza Prophylaxis
Influenza A
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| More about Amantadine | More about Rimantadine | ||||||||||||||||
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Amantadine has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: amantadine side effects in more detail. |
See also: rimantadine side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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View all amantadine prices |
View all rimantadine prices |
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| Gocovri, Osmolex ER | Flumadine | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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19 hours |
29 hours |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 127 drugs are known to interact with amantadine:
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A total of 15 drugs are known to interact with rimantadine:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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February 14, 1968 |
September 17, 1993 |
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N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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