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Side effect(s) of Memantine


Review the side-effects of Memantine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Central Nervous System- Sleepiness, dizziness, confusion and headache.

  Respiratory
- Shortness of breath.

  Gastrointestinal
- Constipation and vomiting.

  Miscellaneous
- Hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist) and extreme tiredness.

Other Precautions :

Monitor urine pH regularly.

Drug Name : Memantine

Memantine(Namenda) generic is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor antagonist, recommended for Alzheimer's disease. It reduces abnormal activity in the brain, improve the thinking ability and help perform daily activities more easily.


Trade Names for Memantine

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International :


Namenda
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