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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

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) find Namenda helpful
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Namenda Reviews

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I noticed a big difference in her ability to concentrate when she started using Namenda. I didn't notice any real side effects.
Working / Worked
...can't tell if helps anymore...did help alot before
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working
Working / Worked
I think Mom's decline was slowed because of the treatment.
Working / Worked
It helps.
She does well. Little shakey when she first started. Tired, etc.
Working / Worked
I think that it has slowed the progress of the dementia.
Working / Worked
Worked, but is no longer taking.
Working / Worked
didnt work right on her either
Working / Worked
Takes once a day with Aricept since 2/06
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: 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]
  2. Discussion: 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]
  3. Discussion: 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]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Discussion: 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]

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