Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease User Reviews (Page 3)

• DKT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2025

"Wife has moderate Alzheimer's and has been taking memantine for 8 months. As most people who live with Alzheimer's or care for someone who has this wicked disease know, it is difficult to assess the effectiveness of specific medications. I believe memantine helps because she is less likely to become depressed now and seems to be more alert."

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2025

"I'm on my 3rd try on this medicine. It significantly reduces my deep sleep, which means it may be reducing my ability to clean out unwanted discharge in my brain. Seems worse if I take a pill at night. I'm going to try pills in the morning only, delayed action, and possibly the patch. In my case, I'm not sure it's worthwhile taking."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 14, 2025

"The drug memantine appears to slowly reverse or control the conditions of forgetfulness as well as some despair. It helped me to perform adequately in all cognitive matters. It, however, should not be taken while using alcohol, as it tends to cause dreams or hallucinations while sleeping. A serious side effect is low back pain, which caused me to seek medical attention related to back pain and arthritis. Overall, it was hoped that this medication would restore me to PR diagnosed onset of dementia. The drug was well tolerated with or without food."

• Anonymous
• September 19, 2008

Memantine "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."

• Anonymous
• February 18, 2012

Memantine "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."

• BDN...
• May 20, 2009

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

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

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

• kal...
• August 31, 2010

Memantine "Patient exhibits no improvement after 12 months of supervised treatment."

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

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

• ber...
• November 21, 2011

Memantine "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."

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

Memantine "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!"

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

"Bad drug! My mom is worse than ever from this drug. I do not recommend this drug at all."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 5, 2025

"Only on for about a month, but so far, so good. Hoping it keeps it at bay. I trust my doctor."

• Anonymous
• September 20, 2011

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

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

Memantine "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."

• akh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2024

"Suspected Alzheimer's: I was calm but did not notice any serious side effects, other than trouble falling asleep and waking very early with the inability to fall back asleep."

• JJL...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 1, 2024

"It seemed to increase empathy when the dose was increased from 5 mg per day to 10 mg. Empathy had disappeared for at least a year prior to taking memantine."

• Far...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2024

"Very unsteady walking but overall memory seems better. Will probably continue this med."

• Tan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 4, 2025

"Seems to help with dementia symptoms such as moodiness and hyperactivity. Have experienced frequent diarrhea and urgent urination. May reduce dosage to see if these side effects go away."

• Coc...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 26, 2024

"I do not note any difference... but then I am also taking Eliquis, sertraline, and metoprolol. I have noted that while the diagnosis of Alzheimer's was awful, I have been consistently up/cheerful."

• Ron...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 20, 2025

"Frequent periods of fainting without warning. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2025

"Waking up but still feeling I am in a dream. Very disturbing."

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

"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."