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Namenda

Memantine Hydrochloride

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4.6  Effectiveness
4.8  Side Effects
3.4  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 4 Namenda side effects and 2 Namenda benefits.

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Oxiracetam 8 8.88 0 1 Get Info
Namenda 7.5 4.5 4.09 2 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Namenda, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 16.7% 83.3% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Energy 0% 16.7% 50% 33.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 16.7% 50% 16.7% 16.7%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Namenda Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Weight 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confusion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Depression 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Dizziness 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Fatigue 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Indigestion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Fatigue 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 66.7% 16.7% 0% 16.7% 0%
Runny Nose 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Namenda Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Amnesia / Memory Loss 83.3% 0% 16.7% 0% 0%
Confusion 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Relaxed / Calming Sensation 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Namenda
Since taking Namenda Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 5.3%
Hospitalization 5.3%
Stroke 5.3%
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15 Jul 2010 I hope taking this medicine will allow me to remember more.
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11 May 2010 namenda worked really well with little to no side effects
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