Amantadine side effects
This side effect is printed on the FDA label for Amantadine. It was a question in our daily quiz, where you pick the real side effect from four choices.
Purple, net-like blotches on your skin
The pattern is called livedo reticularis. It looks like lace under the skin, usually on the legs.
“ataxia, livedo reticularis, peripheral edema”
Don't stop suddenly. Tell your doctor about new urges to gamble, or falling asleep during the day.
26 reports to the FDA's adverse event system mention livedo reticularis. A report is not proof the drug caused it. See the query
From quiz No. 15 · October 9, 2026 · Play that quiz →
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