Question 1

can you tell me about the drug namenda (memantine)?

Accepted Answer

Used for Alzheimer: It's  used to treat the symptoms of alzheimer's disease. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain.  Can help people with alzheimer's disease to think more clearly and perform daily activities more easily, but it is not a cure and does not stop the progression of the disease.

Question 2

which alzheimer's drug is most effective: aricept or namenda (memantine)?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Both drugs belong to different class due to specific activity of mechanism for slowing down the progression of alzheimer's disease. The decision to pick either one of them or both is based on the individual. The key to make both drugs successfully is to have socialization and to keep busy for activities.

Question 3

expert opinions? which alzheimer's drug is more effective: aricept or namenda (memantine)?

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Yes: They both have advantages and disadvantages.  To learn about the risks and benefits to make a decision you should consult your doctor.

Question 4

mom in mid-stage ft dementia. gets bloodshot eyes every 3-4 wks. on namenda, (memantine) aricept, 0.25mg risperdal. most likely drugs or disease the cause?

Accepted Answer

Partly,: Persons with dementis blink a lot less than needed. You see them staring off into space. The eyes are usually red form dryness irritation. Use lubricating eye drops as needed-; refresh, systane or blink eyes drops all are available as over the counter treatment.

Question 5

how does namenda (memantine) work?

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Yes: Namenda (memantine) is a great medication used for memory enhancement.  It is at times also used to improve general pain or parkinson disease. It has little side effects and the activating side effects are used for the benefit of the patient if possible.

Question 6

who should not take namenda (memantine)?

Accepted Answer

No Namenda (memantine): Ones with hypersensitivity to Namenda, (memantine) Liver problem, Serious kidney problems.

Question 7

side effects of namenda (memantine)?

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Dizziness: The main side-effect (3%) compared to placebo in fda trials was dizziness. However a small percentage of demented patients may have varying symptoms including aggressiveness, apathy, depression. Behavioral changes happen within the first few weeks as a rule but are reversible with discontinuation.

Question 8

how do you know when aricept and namenda (memantine) have stopped working?

Accepted Answer

Tough to be sure: These medicines are designed to help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.   Since it doesn't necessarily improve symptoms, it can be difficult to know if it is working or not.  There have been some studies with Aricept (donepezil) showing that even in severely demented individuals, there is still benefit.  If there is no quality of life (i.e. No communication, no adls), i would stop the medicine.

Question 9

could namenda (memantine) and trazodone be taken for alzheimers?

Accepted Answer

Why trazodone? : Namenda (memantine) is a medication approved for treatment of  dementia. Sometimes trazodone is given for sleep, but in an older person there may be risk of falling due to sudden drops in blood pressure.

Question 10

please describe the medication: namenda (memantine)?

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Alzheimer's: Indicated for moderate to severe alzheimer's dementia, and used best in combination with anticholinergic drugs.  Seems to slow memory loss, improve behavior, especially agitation, and maybe very useful in nursing homes, where has been noted to improve tv watching.  Actually very safe, but only modestly effective.

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