Namenda

Memantine

Memantine is a medication used to slow the progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.[2][3] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include headache, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness.[2][3] Severe side effects may include blood clots, psychosis, and heart failure.[3] It is believed to work by blocking NMDA receptors.[2] Memantine was approved for medical use ...

Memantine Hydrochloride

Memantine is a medication used to slow the progression of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease.[2][3] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include headache, constipation, sleepiness, and dizziness.[2][3] Severe side effects may include blood clots, psychosis, and heart failure.[3] It is believed to work by blocking NMDA receptors.[2] Memantine was approved for medical use ...

I have MS, for over 20 yrs come and go remission, Now my MS has total affect my brain as if I have Alzheimer (mild) also sometimes like Parkinsons. Have been on all of the MS meds, my doctors wants to try me on Namenda and my Gov't BC and BS will not cover it since I don't have Alzheimers , does any one know how i can see if the drug company can help me with the cost of this drug. I am completly disable can't not work due to the parts of the brain effected by my MS and I feel that I have nothing to lose by trying this drug. My doctor gave a sample pack but I think you need to take this drug for a time to see if any change. Thank you ## Hello Sandi! How are you? I am so sorry about what you're going through. You could try a prescription savings card to see if it would hel...

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My mother is in her third month of taking Namenda. She is wanting to sleep all the time. She is one that was an early riser and early to bed, but now she gets up whenever I call to check on her. I go over during the day and she's usually asleep. This has been going on for about 4 or 5 weeks. Namenda is her only medication. Could this be the reason for her wanting to sleep? ## One of the side effects of Namenda is drowsiness. Perhaps your mother is more susceptible to this particular side effect. I suggest that you contact her physician to let him know about her sleep habits and ask if perhaps he needs to adjust the dosage, or if this drug may not be appropriate for her. By the way, other side affects include the following: confusion, dizziness, headache, insomnia, agitation, and/or ...

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I am helping a friend of mine. She is 78 and confused. How will this medication help her? She has advanced diabetes. ## My mother is 81. She has been taking Aricept 10mg since Oct.2005. Today, 6/28/06 her doctor has prescribed Namenda. I would like to know what this is and how will it work along with the Aricept? ## The Namenda should not interfere with her diabetes or diabetes medication. It was prescribed to help her with dementia (memory loss) or alzheimer's disease. Side effects include tiredness, sore muscles, constipation and dizziness. To the person who asked about its interaction with Aricept. I was unable to find any indication that Namenda interferes or interacts with Aricept. ## carbatol,lonazep,lithosun,emetil are using for propurse.if there side effect of this? ## Namen...

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AM ON NAMENDA XR 78 YRS OLD. EXTREMELY TIRED, WEAK, NO STRENGTH, HUSBAND SAYS I AM DIFFERENT, LOOK DIFFERENT, ACT DIFFERENT. WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE ELSE HAS THESE PROBLEMS TOO. ## Hello, ASC! How are you? Yes, those can be normal side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience dry mouth, fear, bladder pain, back pain, increased urination, general feelings of illness, hallucinations, restlessness and shortness of breath. How long have you been taking it? Many side effects will taper off, as your body gets used to the medication but it could take about 4 weeks. Have you consulted your doctor? ## I WAS ON NAMENDA XR FOR OVER A YEAR. I HAD 2 MINI STROKES. SEVERELY DEPRESSED. SLEPT ALL THE TIME. EXCESS TIREDNESS, WEAKNESS IN LEGS. NOW OFF THIS MEDICINE FOR ABOU...

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I am currently taking Namenda 28MG for prevention of headaches. It seems to be working well. However, I am suffering from sever drowsiness. I am not allowed to have caffeine. Has anyone experienced this? Did the side effect go away? ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you're experiencing. You're on the highest daily dose, so it isn't surprising that you'd experience more severe side effects. As listed by the FDA, this medication is well known to cause malaise, drowsiness and dizziness. How long have you been taking it? Side effects are usually transient and go away, one your body gets used to a medication, but it may take 4 to 6 weeks. ## I just started the titration pack of 7 mg last night and am so tired I can't function. I have been in...

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I would like to receive some of the Namenda essestiaALZ Care Packages. I am the Social Services Director at Baya Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 587 SE Ermine Ave., Lake City, FL 32025. I have used this package at a prior facility that I worked at and the package is great for families who have a loved one newly dx'd. Thank you in advance, if you can send me more packages. ## I work with an Area Agency on Aging 60 + years of age. Ou Ombudsman have used the essentialALZ care packages for loved ones diagnosed and or the patient themselves. Could you please send us some more of the care packages. Thank You ## I would like to get some copies of the essentiALZ care packcage. I work in several nursing homes who could benefit from the package. How can I get them? ## I would like...

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How can I obtain the NEMENDA ESSENTIAL ALZ CARE PACKAGE? ## Mom has AZ she can not a fford the price I was told it she lives on 1370.00 a month from social security since dad died what can I do to get this Namenda. Thank You ## Please contact the manufacturer. They have a patient assistance program. ## You can contact the manufacturer for more details on that assistance program by calling them at 844 424 6727. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including, nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and tremors. Can you please post back and let us know if you have any luck? Thanks!

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I have an elderly mother who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimers. She is diabetic and was given Nameda XR, is this ok for her? ## Hello, Midge! How are you? Namenda XR is used to treat the memory loss and mental changes associated with Alzheimer's Disease. There are no warnings stating it can't be taken by diabetics, unless they have kidney or liver problems. Its side effects may include nausea, back pain, tiredness and headache. What type of symptoms have appeared?

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Has anyone been prescribed Namenda along with their narcotic pain medication? I am trying to study the mode of action but it has been 30 yrs since I had chemisty in school and I failed it 2x before I got a tutor to help me pass it. This is straight out of one of the descriptions I found while trying to learn about it. Indications Memantine is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.[6][7] Memantine has been associated with a moderate decrease in clinical deterioration in Alzheimer's disease.[7] A systematic review of randomised controlled trials found that memantine has a small positive effect on cognition, mood, behaviour, and the ability to perform daily activities in moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease, but an unknown effec...

Since mid July 2014 - critical shortage! This past month we have run into a critical shortage of an important Alzheimer medicine called Namenda, which the manufacturer is discontinuing the 5 and 10 mg versions to change over to their 'new' version Namenda XR. Unfortunately, they are supplying NEITHER version of this drug to pharmacies for over the 6 weeks, and the pharmacies are out! (Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Costco, RiteAid, Safeway, Giant, Target) MANUFACTURER: FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS. SUPPLIER: MCKESSON. Calling Forest Pharm is useless, they really don't seem to care about the critical shortage of this medication - it is a medication that once you stop it, you can NOT restart it!! That is critical! ## I'm not seeing anything about not being able to restart it, if it...

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Message: I found in my boyfriends pants while washing clothes.i asked where he got it from he said a friend if his.what is it??? ## Hi, Star! How are you? Memantine is a medication that's actually used to treat Alzheimer's Disease, it can help with dementia. Side effects may include nausea, confusion, dizziness and headache. Learn more Namenda details here.

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My mother in law has had dementia for 15 years. It is getting so bad she doesn't know our names, can hold a conversation. Should she continue receiving Namenda and Donepezil? Also she constantly rubs her face, neck 7 chest. Starting at the top of her forhead with both hands and rubs all the way down to above the breasts. Then repeats as long a she is awake. Any help there ## Hello, Perplexed! How are you? Before making any change to her medications, please consult her doctor. Stopping them could cause her to go down hill at a very fast rate. Donepezil is known by the FDA to cause some psychiatric effects, so that might be what's causing her repeated actions. She may also experience nausea, urinary incontinence, fatigue, sore throat and anemia. Namenda may cause side effects, suc...

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Namenda 5mg first and donepezil 5mg now. My mother is 84 and she is jerking constantly could this be a med side effect to those medications? ## Hello, Gigi! How is your mother doing? Yes, it could be due to the Namenda, it's more prone to causing them than the Donepezil, or it could even be due to taking them both. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, constipation, hypertension, dizziness and headache. Have you consulted her doctor?

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Hi My neurology order me that medicine. I need one daily with Namenda, no pharmacy in PR have it. Thanks you ## Hi Milagros, Sorry to hear about your situation. If you don't mind me asking, what is the full name of the medication or combination of drugs you're prescribed (re: levo cal acetyl meco)? And have you considered calling around to see if any pharmacy will order it for you even if it's not currently in stock? As a last resort, it may be that your doctor has to write a new prescription for something that's more readily available (whatever medication that may be)...But in order to avoid this happening again, I would see if your doctor would be willing to call in the prescription so that he/she can speak directly with a pharmacist and therefore will know ahead of ti...

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Wife diagnosed with Parkinsons disease on Jan 16, 2006. She takes Sinmet, Namenda, Citalopram HBR (your manufacture), Exelon, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, and Ibuprophen. About 20+ pills a day. She has a terrible time taking your pills (1 and 1/2 20 mg tablets at breakfast). For some reason the Citalopram sticks to her tongue and she simply doesn't seem to be able to get them down. The other pills are not very difficult. I've tried apple sauce, yogurt, honey, juice, water, grinding them up into a powder (pills do not pulverize and many granules remain in the glass). She eats a normal amount of food; slowly but normal quantity. How can I help her swallow the Citalopram pills from you? Loran K. {edited for privacy} ## This website is not the manufacturer of any prescription medication, n...

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My mom who has moderate Alzheimer's is prescribed both 14mg Namenda and 9.5 excel patch. Because of the high price of $351 a month and no noticeable improvement I haven't had her take the namenda for two months. Can we start her back on the same dose of namenda? ## Hello, Brian! How are you? It would be best to double check with her doctor first, to be safe. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including dizziness, headache, constipation and body aches. Is there anything else I can help with?

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F L on one side 10 on one side ## I located the gray tablet in description to be Namenda (10 mg). It is approved for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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oval pill with fl on one side and 10 on the other ## I located the oval pill in description to be Namenda (10 mg). It is approved for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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