Memantine is a prescription drug that is approved for treating dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource explains how memantine works, offers dosing information for the medication, and lists side effects that may occur.
Potential side effects of memantine include back pain, constipation, and drowsiness. As this eMedTV segment explains, while most side effects are mild, some may require immediate medical attention, such as hallucinations or difficulty breathing.
Memantine uses, as this eMedTV page explains, are primarily concerned with treating moderate to severe dementia in people with Alzheimer's disease. This page describes the drug's effects, explains how it works, and discusses possible off-label uses.
The full recommended dose of memantine for Alzheimer's treatment is 10 mg twice a day. This page from the eMedTV Web site contains memantine dosing guidelines and includes a list of tips and precautions for those taking the medication.
Ketamine, amantadine, and sodium bicarbonate are substances that may cause drug interactions with memantine. This eMedTV article describes the potential effects of these interactions and lists other drugs that may interact with memantine.
Memantine could potentially cause problems in people with epilepsy. This article from the eMedTV archives provides a list of other important precautions and warnings with memantine and also explains who should not use this medication.
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