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Anyone Who Has Been On Gocorvi What Has Your Experience Been Like?

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Torrington, CT
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I have gone off it! Side effects to much too many sleepless nights. Thank you!! ❤️

My Doctor Just Put Me On The Drug Gocovri Yesterday.

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Tampa, FL

Can anyone out there give me some feed back on this drug if they use it or tried it. Dr. said it was for shorter OFF times and milder dyskenesia. Also said the drug might be expensive. I have not checked into that yet. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks Bean

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https://www.gocovri.com/ quite detailed info

Just Put On Gocovri By My Doctor. Can Anyone Tell Me Their Side Effects They Had, If Any And Whether The Drug Helped You.

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Tampa, FL

And the price. Mine cost me a pretty penny. Bean

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I was taking gocoveri and it really helped with off time and movement's, but the cost was over 700 a month. I switched to amantadine and have horrible side effects..now getting ready for deep brain… read more

Has Anyone Switched From Amantidine To GOCOVRI? What Results Did You Experience?

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Boca Raton, FL

I had to go off amantadine because of side effects and the doctor wants me to take GOCOVRI. However, my insurance won't pay for it. Has anyone stopped Amantadine and had better results with GOCOVRI?

Are you using anything else for dyskinesia?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mine is on the left side.

Using Amantadine For Dyskinesia

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Mesa, AZ

Have you had positive results using amantadine for dyskinesia?

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Amantadine, sold under brand names like Symmetrel and Gocovri, is often prescribed to treat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson's disease who are also receiving levodopa-based therapy. It works by… read more

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Is Anyone Taking The Drug Gocovri (New Amantadine), Any Help Or Side Effects

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Tampa, FL

Went to the doctor yesterday and he put me on new Amantadine drug. I know I mentioned it way back when on this site but it was pretty new then and no one knew too much about it. How about now, anyone taking this? Bean

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes it happened to me. The the doctor increased the dosage and. I began to retain fluid.

Gocovri Issues

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Shreveport, LA

i am on gocovri to prevent dyskinesia and the meds work better than amantadine, but i have a problem with constipation and swelling at the ankles. I have been told that the body will adjust to the meds and these issues will dissipate. Has anyone got any advice or know if this happed to you?
Thanks Garry

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What issues are associated with Gocovri?

Based on the knowledge base, Gocovri (Amantadine) for Parkinson's Disease can have several side effects, including:

- Common Side Effects
- Hallucinations… read more

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Thoughts On Gocovri? What Is It Used For?

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Tulsa, OK
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Gocovri, also known by its drug name amantadine, is a prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat dyskinesia (a movement disorder) in people with… read more

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Has Anyone Tried The New Medication Gocovri? Results?

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Chambersburg, PA
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Gocovri (amantadine extended-release) is a medication approved by the FDA to treat dyskinesia in people with Parkinson’s disease who are also receiving levodopa-based therapy. It is believed to work… read more

Has Anyone Tried Gocovri ER 137 ? If So Did It Help ?

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Barnesville, PA

I get freeze steps and feet shuffling when drugs are wearing off.

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband tried it early on, but it didn't seem to make any difference and the possible side effects were pretty bad so he stopped after a week or two.