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Is it safe to take namenda (memantine) while pregnant or breastfeeding?

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Possible: Cat b, no animal studies to show risk or not enough information. How often will an alzeheimer rx be used in preg or nursing? I'm sure case reports are nonexistant.

Answered 11/28/2011

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Safety: Inadequate literature for safety in first trimester of pregnancy and lactation. I would say that it should be held during these periods.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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