Medications for ataxia symptoms

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Hey guys, my brother tried Amantadine and Trihexyphenidyl, he had good results, specially on balance and coordination, but, neurologists are skeptical about prescribing it to him.

Have u ever tried any of these medications mentioned on this National Ataxia Foundation document?

Medications_for_ataxia_symptoms.pdf (83.4 KB)

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Hi my Dr. Says there’s meds for my ataxia. What type of ataxia does your brother have ?

                                      Thanks
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Hi Bobby. He has type 3 a/k/a Machado Joseph

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hi Bobby-what meds did your dr. give you?

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I used Amantadine for two years. Liquid, 10 ml/twice a day. At first, there was a very noticeable improvement in walking and balance.
The improvements lasted about 18 mounths, then I began having seizures. They set me way back. Amantadine can cause seizures so I stopped taking it. My Neurologist lowered my anti seizure meds as they made me so fatigued.
I just got my drivers license reinstated. So Amantadine can be very helpful, but it can bring on serious problems. Be well, be careful.

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