Memantine or Namenda, Namenda XR Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

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Your Medication Memantine

Memantine is also known by the brand name: Namenda.
Memantine comes in 5 and 10 mg tablets, as well as 7, 14, 21, and 28mg extended-release capsules.
Memantine is most commonly used for treating dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It can be taken by mouth with or without food. If you are taking a long-acting product it needs to be swallowed whole. Do not take any capsules that do not look normal or are damaged.
Standard dosing of memantine ranges from 5 mg up to 28mg.
Some common side effects with memantine include dizziness, headache, or hard stools.
Some less common side effects with memantine include confusion, anxiety, and vomiting.
If you miss a dose of memantine:
• Skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• If you miss taking this drug for a few days in a row, call your doctor before you start taking it again.

When taking memantine, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever
• Mood changes
• Low mood (depression)
• Change in the way you act
• Very bad dizziness or passing out
• Seizures
The best way to store memantine:
• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom or refrigerator.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

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