memantine

Brand names: Memantine hydrochloride

# Memantine: What You Need to Know Memantine is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a disease that affects the brain and causes people to lose their memory and ability to think clearly. Memantine works by helping to protect brain cells and improve communication between them. This medicine can help slow down some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, making it easier for people to remember things and do daily activities. Your doctor will prescribe memantine if they think it might help you or a loved one who has this condition. Before taking memantine, it's important to know some safety information. One key thing is that certain foods, diets, and other medicines can change how your body processes memantine by making your urine less acidic. This can cause the medicine to build up in your body, which might lead to more side effects. If you're taking other medications or have health conditions like kidney problems, make sure to tell your doctor. Always take memantine exactly as your doctor prescribes, and don't stop taking it without talking to your doctor first. Let your doctor know right away if you experience any unusual symptoms or side effects while taking this medicine.

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Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)

  • FALL976 reports
  • DEATH906 reports
  • DRUG INEFFECTIVE853 reports
  • OFF LABEL USE766 reports
  • CONFUSIONAL STATE750 reports
  • FATIGUE640 reports
  • HALLUCINATION617 reports
  • CONDITION AGGRAVATED521 reports
  • DIZZINESS493 reports
  • ASTHENIA485 reports

Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.

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