Which of the following statements is true of the drug Amantadine?

A. Amantadine is actually an antibacterial drug.
B. Amantadine is only indicated during the later stages of Parkinson's disease.
C. Amantadine often becomes ineffective after a few months of treatment.
D. Amantadine is believed to involve increased reuptake of dopamine back into the nerve endings.


Answer: C

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