Memantine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Namenda, Namenda XR

Memantine has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 108 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

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Hei...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
October 23, 2017

For Alzheimer's Disease "I was just reviewing this medicine and had about given up on it for my husband. Then I read about the man who has taken it for 5 years and has not had a bad reaction. The doctor gave it to my husband because he said it will get more oxygen to the brain. My husband does not have Alzheimer's, but he was taking medicine for bipolar, and his side effect for psychotic drugs was bad neurological conditions. He has been on memantine for 9 months. He seems to be alright, but I will look for any side effects."

9 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 2 years
April 26, 2022

For Migraine "I have been on memantine for a few years now, started the 5 mg, then to 10 mg. For me it has been a daily prevention medication. I still get some pre-migraine starts, but they go away in a short time. It's not the cure-all for me, though, but it does help a lot."

8 / 10

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RFa...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 9, 2019

For Alzheimer's Disease "Started this about 5 weeks ago and take 10 mg 2x daily. Using it with 100 mg Luvox and 450 mg Wellbutrin for OCD. Not too many side effects to date. Work up to the maintenance dose. The Luvox is a different story. Had to go back on Wellbutrin to stay awake. Also using low dose Naltrexone daily. Years of benzos, alcohol, and Ambien took its toll on my memory."

8 / 10

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 19, 2023

"I love memantine. I have suffered severe memory loss for the last year or 2 now since I started having seizures. I would do things like my grandpa when he had Alzheimer's. I would like to get tested for that in the future. I used to not be able to finish tasks, understand people, walk into the men's bathroom, wear 2 wrong shoes, I've mixed up the gas and brake pedal while driving, I forget what I'm doing, people's names, where I am sometimes, etc. Memantine has helped tremendously with my memory. I still get confused, but it has helped so much. I am so thankful for this medication. I have not noticed any negative side effects. My doctor also prescribed this for my social anxiety since it is used off-label for that. Memantine does help with my social anxiety. I don't like talking to people I don't know. Even calling the doctor's office gives me severe anxiety. So do crowds of people and going to Costco by myself. This helps. What normally would give me a panic attack isn't as bad now."

10 / 10

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Dee...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 11, 2024

Memantine "My husband is taking Namenda for aphasia. 5 mg. The first night of 5mg made him feel sick. Reduced to 1/2 pill for the first week, then full dose for the past two weeks. The words seem to be coming easier to find. Headache or dizziness last two days. Will watch this, not ready to stop yet. Still hopeful that it will help him find the words to speak."

9 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 1, 2025

"I began taking memantine about two months ago for skin picking. I was having a very difficult time not picking my thumbs until they bled. I began to do the same thing to any bump, imperfection, or scab, bug bite, scrape, cut… you name it, and I was unable to leave it alone. I started at half of a 5 mg tablet, so 2.5 mg, and stayed at that level for two weeks; at that point, I upped my dosage to 5 mg. I want to say here that any dosage, any changes in dosage, were all with my doctor’s knowledge and approval. Over the next month or so, I did not see much change in my desire to pick, though my doctor was clear that it could take up to 6 weeks before I could expect to notice any improvement. During this time, I was quite often feeling woozy and dizzy. We were in the midst of a state-to-state move, and I asked to discontinue the medication until I felt more settled in our new home; the doctor agreed. I have now restarted the medication at 5 mg. I will look forward to reporting back with any progress or changes."

6 / 10

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Ano...
April 8, 2025

"Wish that you could come up with a disintegrating form of this medication, like your donepezil. My daughter has dementia and would be so easy to give under the tongue at regular times, as you know dementia patients' sleep cycles are not always the same. This way, the patient could keep on a cycle that is consistent. If you can do it with donepezil, I am sure you can do it for memantine."

7 / 10

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Lau...
December 23, 2024

For Alzheimer's Disease "I am 61 and in the early stage of Alzheimer's. I was having problems with forgetting where I was driving to, repeating questions, and sometimes forgetting names. I take 5 mg a day of memantine. My family and I have noticed a big difference in my memory as I am not repeating myself as often and not having problems with names and driving. I have not had any side effects."

10 / 10

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ric...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 8, 2025

Memantine "I am taking 5 mg two times per day for dementia. The medicine makes me tired. I take it after lunch and nap and before bedtime to help me sleep. By day two, I feel that my head is clearer, my memory a bit better, and my parking is greatly improved. I can now continue to drive."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
September 19, 2008

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "After 2 years of taking Namenda at age 93, she is no worse. It may have helped by slowing down or stopping this terrible condition."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
February 18, 2012

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "Mom has taken it since 2007. Wish it was a time-release medication. Too hard to get Alzheimer's patients to take medicines even once a day. It does help but may cause dehydration."

8 / 10

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May 20, 2009

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "My mother has taken Namenda since it was approved. I think it may help slow the neurological decline of a patient."

8 / 10

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Joe...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 9, 2016

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "Wife has taken for 2 years, no improvement, steady decline in symptoms."

2 / 10

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Cla...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 1, 2018

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "Three days in to this drug and find the condition worsening for mom dramatically."

1 / 10

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kal...
August 31, 2010

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "Patient exhibits no improvement after 12 months of supervised treatment."

1 / 10

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ber...
November 21, 2011

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "My wife started with two a day in conjunction with Exelon patch. Was dizzy, so went to one a day. After 8 months, her short memory is worse, so we want to go to the two a day routine."

5 / 10

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jtk...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 26, 2015

Memantine "My mom was given Namenda and got worse. Had hallucinations and got to the point that she didn't know me, got very aggressive."

1 / 10

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Hip...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 4, 2019

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "My mother has taken Aricept for 5 years. Dr. added Namenda immediately caused two falls. Broken shoulder, then a broken wrist. This drug should not be used!"

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 9, 2024

For Migraine "It's working to rid my headaches. I'm feeling confused and have hypertension; however, I don't know if it's related to the medication yet."

7 / 10

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RST...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
September 26, 2021

For Alzheimer's Disease "Bad drug! My mom is worse than ever from this drug. I do not recommend this drug at all."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
February 24, 2011

Memantine "I have MS, and Namenda has improved my cognitive problems significantly in just 2 weeks."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
September 20, 2011

For Alzheimer's Disease "My father is 80 years old, uses memantine for two years now, and experiences constipation and minor hallucinations as side effects."

6 / 10

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Kim...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 10, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "I am new to taking memantine. I was concerned about it, but with the low dose that my doctor prescribed, it is giving my body time to adjust. I hope to have good results going forward."

6 / 10

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Nan...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 3, 2024

For Migraine "I began taking memantine this summer to help prevent chronic daily migraines. It seems to be helping, and I can’t say I’ve been bothered by side effects."

8 / 10

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key...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 5, 2022

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "I have just started taking Namenda. I am only 53 years old. My 98-year-old grandmother is on it and has worked very well for her for about 10 years now. I hope it works for me."

6 / 10

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