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(also known as Memantine)
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Memantine is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease but it can help people with the disease. Memantine will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescr... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 154 |
85% |
| Dementia | 54 |
81% |
| Migraine Headaches | 2 |
100% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 84% (216
Members)
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Namenda Reviews
Working / Worked
she wont take anymore and getting worse.
Working / Worked
Take for maintenance Med.
Working / Worked
I think Namenda is well tolerated and helped in the
early/middle stages. Now, I can't tell. He is declining
rapidly. I understand he will decline faster if this
medicine is stopped.
early/middle stages. Now, I can't tell. He is declining
rapidly. I understand he will decline faster if this
medicine is stopped.
Working / Worked
It seems to be helping she has been on it for 6 months
Working / Worked
Same as with aricept
Working / Worked
no
Working / Worked
My mother has alzheimers in a latter stage although she still recognizes me. We are considering taking her off namenda because after 5+ years it is probably not needed
Working / Worked
working great.
Working / Worked
worked until the disease progressed to a certain stage
Working / Worked
My Mom has been on this so long, I really do not remember what changes or side effects this medication caused.
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Discussions
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Final word on Namenda
Hello dear friends: I have found some information on the web about Memantine (namenda, akatinol)... it doesn't sound very uplifting but i am going to ... [More] -
Final word on Namenda
Hello Bradb: I wish to know how is your medication going. I read all about Memantine (Namenda, Akatinol, etc) and seems pretty safe drug to me. The go... [More] -
NAMENDA
Bradb, I am so glad to hear that you have had some positive results with Namenda (memantine hcl). I hope that you continue to see improvements. I can... [More] -
Namenda update
I am just beginning week three of Namenda also known as Memantine HCL. I am reporting relief from tinnitus that I never thought possible. I hope this... [More] -
Namenda update
I was just doing a little research on Namenda, and it is a name brand of a drug called Memantine which is normally used to treat Alzheirmers disease. ... [More]
