Memantine and Depression: What Users Say

• dau...
• January 16, 2012

Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease "My mother has been treated with the Exelon (patch) for two years now. Last month she was changed to Namenda. She has become irritable, aggressive/depressed and more confused than before. We are asking the doctor to switch back to Exelon."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 1, 2017

For Alzheimer's Disease "My husband has vascular dementia for approx. 4+ yrs. Has been on memantine for almost a yr., no changes for the good, we expected that mostly, but he's more depressed, talks about wanting to die, cannot feel when he has to pee and just wets himself, more unstable walking. I understand this could be a result of the dementia. So everything is impossible to judge. Thank you all for not giving up and for continuing to look for solutions! God bless you all, and help you find a cure. Thanks for your time..... Pat"

• cls...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2014

Memantine "My mother is on a dose of 21 mg Namenda XR, and I think it is making her symptoms worse. She is very medication-sensitive, and I see her CHI as more depressed, forgetful, worrisome, and confused. I will be discussing, as always, with her doctor, but I feel she needs to be removed from this medicine. Plus, on a side note, it is nearly impossible to get this medicine, although that has nothing to do with her taking the medication."