Memantine is a medication used for in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Memantine is used for treating cases of moderate to severe dementia of the alzheimer’s type. The medication works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of alzheimer’s disease. Memantine works by regulating glutamate, a chemical which is involved in the information processing, storage and retrieval processes.
 

Before using memantine you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or in case you have a seizure disorder, liver disease, kidney disease, cataracts or kidney or bladder infection. Memantine can sometimes cause side effects that may impair your reactions or thinking. It is therefore best to be careful while driving or doing anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Memantine is marketed under the brands Akatinol and Axura by Merz, Ebixa by Lundbeck and Namenda by Forest. Although extensively available over the internet, memantine is to be preferably taken only in consultation with your physician or pharmacist. The dose that you take should also be in accordance with your physician’s prescription. Seek emergency medical attention in case of overdose of memantine. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, restlessness, fainting, hallucinations or restlessness. Even if you were to buy this medication from online pharmacies make sure that you buy them from authentic sources.

Common side effects of memantine include, pain, increase in blood pressure, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, vomiting, back pain, somnolence, confusion, headache, hallucination, difficulty in breathing and coughing. These side effects are most often mild to moderate. You should seek immediate medical attention in case of persistent side effects.