Hi, im new to the forum but have had an RRMS diagnosis for 3 years now.
After 2 relapses and also knowing that my sister was diagnosed with MS previously, myself and the doctors had a pretty strong idea what was going on.
So i started on tysabri infusions (now on to the much more handy sub-cut injections) and other than the use of vitamin D tablets, that was my only treatment and it seemed to be working fine.
Recently my fatigue built up to a level that made it impossible for me to keep working at the time.
I was recently prescribed amantadine for this and after a few weeks of use i feel a lot less heavy and tired.
(Ive seen studies and noticed a few people mention that amantadine is a placebo!! That is completly untrue and you would know that had you ever tried the medicine for yourself. Being a man who tried almost all illicit substances as a younger man, i know exactly what a change in demeanor looks and feels like.)
Other than mild constipation and a few āout there/vividā dreams, there has been very little problem and the amantadine has done exactly what its supposed to do - but why?
Why is it so effective? It seems to make you more alert, less tired and generally need a lot less sleep.
I asked the Doctor if it was a stimulant and they said no, i checked the ingredients online and there appear to be no stimulants?
So i dont understand where the change is coming from!? I mean further investigation of the drug suggests that its also helpful for taking the edge off of ADHD ā¦
Well the usual medical treatment for ADHD is usually rittalin/aderall wich is basically pharmaceutical grade amphetamines. (speed- a stimulant.)
I guess my whole point is, how is this medication able to ACT like a stimulant without actually being one??