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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
Added after 5 yrs on Aricept. Seemed to help, but she's in another downward spiral as my dad is dieing.
Working / Worked
Helping him stay active but very tired, some dizziness too.
Somewhat Helpful
Helpful in the early stages, not now
Somewhat Helpful
His decline seemed to slow for a while.
Somewhat Helpful
Mom takes this with Exelon
Same as her Exelon.She cant take anything for pain It seems to make her see things more
Somewhat Helpful
My husband seems to think it is working. I don't see a change.
It's worse if she doesn't take it but still not great if she does.
Somewhat Helpful
Can tell when she hasnt had it like when sick or something
Somewhat Helpful
this seems to settle her down, only sometimes
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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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