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I was prescribed memantine for headaches. i took 5mg at night for 4 days and had a headache the entire time. on the 5th day the headaches stopped, but i became nauseous and woozy and have felt this way for 4 days. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Memantine: Nausea can occur in 1% to 10%. Dizziness, headache, somnolence, balance disorders, abnormal gait, syncope, may also occur in 1% to 10%. REF: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/memantine-side-effects.html

Answered 8/30/2020

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A member asked:

I was prescribed memantine for headaches. i took 5mg at night for 4 days and had a headache the entire time. on the 5th day the headaches stopped, but i became nauseous and woozy and have felt this way for 4 days. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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