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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.

From the FDA label
“ataxia, livedo reticularis, peripheral edema”
Amantadine label, updated Jun 17, 2026 · Read the full label on DailyMed
What to watch for

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

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