What is Memantine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Memantine is the first in a novel class of Alzheimer's disease medications acting on the glutamatergic system. It is also being tested for use as a cognitive enhancer in a variety of other conditions.
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How do members experience Memantine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive impairment | 41 | 14 | |
| Memory problems | 32 | 16 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 25 | 7 | |
| Early onset dementia | 19 | 0 | |
| Corticobasal degeneration | 15 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ataxia (lack of coordination) | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | |
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Difficulty urinating (dysuria) | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 47 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 07, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: None
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