Namenda is a prescription drug that is used for treating dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV resource explores the effects of Namenda, describes how it works, and explains what you should know before using this medication.
Common Namenda side effects may include constipation, fatigue, and drowsiness. This page on the eMedTV site lists other common side effects of the drug and also describes potentially serious side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Namenda is used for treating moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. This article from the eMedTV library describes the medication's effects, explains how it works to improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and lists common off-label Namenda uses.
The recommended starting Namenda dosage is 5 mg once daily. This segment from the eMedTV Web site explains how your doctor will gradually increase your Namenda dose to 10 mg twice daily and also offers tips for those taking the medication.
Medicines that may cause Namenda drug interactions include ketamine, amantadine, and sodium bicarbonate. This eMedTV page lists other products that may interact with Namenda and explains what may happen if these things are taken together.
Before using Namenda, tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, liver disease, or kidney disease. This eMedTV resource offers more Namenda warnings and precautions, and lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before starting treatment.
Taking Namenda for migraines is considered an "off-label" use. As this eMedTV page explains, some studies show that Namenda is useful for preventing migraines, but more research is needed to prove the drug's safety and effectiveness for this use.
Confusion, weakness, and vertigo are some of the reported symptoms of a Namenda overdose. This eMedTV article lists other overdose symptoms that have been reported and describes the various treatment options that are available.
Namenda is a medication that should generally not be used in pregnant women. This portion of the eMedTV Web site provides more information on Namenda and pregnancy, and explains why the drug is not recommended for pregnant women.
It is not known whether it is safe to breastfeed while using Namenda. This segment from the eMedTV archives offers a more in-depth look at Namenda and breastfeeding, and explains why it is unlikely that a woman who is nursing would use this drug.
The earliest possible date that generic Namenda could become available is April 2010. This part of the eMedTV library explains whether generic Namenda is the same as the brand-name version and discusses the dangers of buying fake generic products.
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