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Medicines amantadine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

amantadine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can alcohol be taken with amantadine hydrochloride?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Alcohol can intensify dizziness, confusion and other central nervous system effects. Discuss alcohol use with the prescriber or pharmacist.

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Amantadine hydrochloride 50 mg/5 ml Oral Solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Amantadine hydrochloride 100mg capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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