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Namenda

Namenda

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Brands

Cognimet • Ebitine • Ebixa • Memor

Generic Drug

Memantine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Headache
Confusion
Fatigue
Cough
Vomiting
Back pain
Pain
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Hallucinations

Treats

Dementia
Condition
Alzheimer's disease
Condition
Mixed dementia
Condition

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A 38-year old male asked:

How does namenda (memantine) work?

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A 41-year old asked:

What is Namenda (memantine) used for?

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A 43-year old asked:

Who should not take Namenda (memantine)?

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A 29-year old asked:

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

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: namenda (memantine)?

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A female asked:

How long can namenda (memantine) 5mg be taken after its expiration date?

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A 73-year old male asked:

I take Namenda (memantine) 10mg once a day but have not noticed an improvement, just noticed that it has gotten worse. It has been a month, when does it kick in?

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A 48-year old asked:

Side effects of namenda (memantine)?

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A 49-year old asked:

What side effects are associated with Namenda (memantine)?

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A 33-year old asked:

Can the medication, namenda, (memantine) cause constricted pupils?

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A 73-year old male asked:

Since I have been of Donezepil I am forgetting more. Does Donezepil make you forget more?Been on Donezepil since 5/14 previous on Namenda (memantine) for 1 month

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A 65-year old male asked:

How do you know when Aricept and namenda (memantine) have stopped working?

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A 41-year old asked:

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

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A 38-year old asked:

Can pregnant women take Namenda (memantine)?

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A 49-year old asked:

What are the side effects of stopping Aricept and namenda (memantine)?

2 doctor answers • 16 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

How effective is memantine (Namenda) for treating Alzheimer's disease?

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A 73-year old male asked:

I stopped taking namenda (memantine) a few days ago because of confusion problems, how long do the effects last after stopping? I now take Donepezil 5mg

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A 46-year old asked:

Could namenda (memantine) stop the progression of alzheimer's disease?

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A 43-year old asked:

Is it possible for namenda (memantine) stop the progression of alzheimer's disease?

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A 58-year old female asked:

Can weaning off namenda (memantine) cause weight gain?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can namenda (memantine) and trazodone be taken for Alzheimer's disease?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Which alzheimer's drug is most effective: Aricept or namenda (memantine)?

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A 41-year old asked:

Expert opinions? Which alzheimer's drug is more effective: Aricept or namenda (memantine)?

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A 26-year old asked:

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

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A 47-year old asked:

My father has alzheimers. Aricept and namenda (memantine) had worked well-but not so well lately. Whats next?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 86-year old female asked:

My mom just prescribed Namenda (memantine) for the 1st time for her dementia, the confusion and forgetfulness began about 3-4 months ago..will this help?

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A 26-year old female asked:

Does taking Namenda for ADHD, as a young person, have any long term consequences? Similarly, I had a two glasses of wine with dinner last night, and felt dizzy. Can you not tolerate alcohol while taking this?

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A 39-year old male asked about a 70-year old female:

My Grandmother, 85, recently experienced a TIA L T Lobe. She was hospitalized extensively. From A neuropsychiatric purview, could Namenda help with her aphasia, depression, and thought disorder caused by this - I know it slows it down. Aphasia?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 73-year old male asked:

I was prescribed Zoloft and Clonazepan by my psychiatrist and Namenda (memantine) by my general doctor. Are they safe to take ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old male asked:

Is Namenda (memantine) a valid treatment for neuropathy that doesn't respond to traditional meds? I have small fiber neuropathy & doc recommended this.

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