A 38-year-old member asked:
can pregnant women take namenda (memantine)?
1 doctor answer
Dr. Cynthia Rector answered
29 years experience Psychiatry
Unusual: Since Namenda (memantine) is a treatment for dementia, I don't think it would be prescribed for someone who is pregnant.
Answered on Apr 18, 2015
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Dr. R. Wayne Inzer answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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 a ... Read More
A 73-year-old male asked:
Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
36 years experience Clinical Psychology
Good change, I hope: The half-life of Namenda (memantine) is no more than 80 hrs. This should mean that it will be unlikely to still have and effects in a week to 10 days. ... Read More
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ali answered
32 years experience Psychiatry
No Namenda (memantine): Ones with hypersensitivity to Namenda, (memantine) Liver problem, Serious kidney problems.
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. G. Wen answered
26 years experience Pharmacology
Yes and no: Neurontin is approved for it. But Namenda (memantine) has no fda approval for nerve pain.
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