Comparing Memantine vs Namenda
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Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease. May also be prescribed off label for Migraine, Autism. |
Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease. Namenda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full memantine side effects document. |
See the full Namenda side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all memantine prices |
View all Namenda prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Namenda, Namenda XR | Other memantine brands include: Namenda XR | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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80 hours |
80 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with memantine:
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A total of 130 drugs are known to interact with Namenda:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 16, 2003 |
October 16, 2003 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.