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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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Working / Worked
This is realitively new but it has really helped her. She hasn't had the halucinations since a few days after starting it. She seems much more like herself.
Working / Worked
EXCELLENT!
Working / Worked
They work really well for him! He's relatively stable although he seems to be physically aging at a rapid rate. Anyone else notice this?
Working / Worked
She's not as goofy anymore unless she forgets to take it... then it's hell days here at home.
Working / Worked
Seemed to be working when it was still new. I guess it would be much worse without it.
Working / Worked
my husband takes them
not worsen but,
Working / Worked
positve
Working / Worked
Hubby used Nameda until it was obvious drug was not helping. He takes no AD medicines at this time.
Working / Worked
Can't really tell, this medication came along about a yr. after she started the Aricept but it has hurt either.
Working / Worked
My Father took my Mom off this med. I am not sure if it helped or why he took her off.
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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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