Is Amantadine a Brain Stimulant? Understanding Its Complex Effects
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Originally developed as an antiviral medication, amantadine was serendipitously discovered to have beneficial effects for Parkinson's disease, confounding many and raising the question: Is amantadine a brain stimulant?. The answer is complex, as its mechanism of action is distinctly different from classic psychostimulants, yet it can produce similar effects on alertness and function.
