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Used for Dementia

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NAMENDA Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing

Medically reviewed by Jamie Winn, Pharm.D

Written by Rajive Patel, B.Pharm

What is NAMENDA?

NAMENDA is the brand name for memantine and is available as an oral tablet and solution.

What dosages is NAMENDA available in?

NAMENDA is available as a 5 mg and 10 mg oral tablet and a 2 mg/ml oral solution.

What is NAMENDA used for?

NAMENDA is a NMDA antagonist and is used to treat moderate-to-severe dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

How does NAMENDA work?

NAMENDA is an NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) antagonist. It works by lowering the activity of certain chemical messengers in your brain that are overly active in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In doing so, it prevents these chemical messengers from causing further nerve damage in the brain. As a result, NAMENDA slows the worsening of memory loss linked to AD.

How do I take NAMENDA?

NAMENDA is typically started at a dose of 5 mg by mouth once a day. Your provider will slowly raise your dose every week until you reach the recommended maintenance dose of 10 mg twice a day.

Is it safe for me to take NAMENDA?

NAMENDA is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a known hypersensitivity to memantine hydrochloride or to any excipients used in the formulation.

NAMENDA Common Side Effects

Common side effects of NAMENDA:

Dizziness
Headache
Confusion
Diarrhea
Constipation

NAMENDA Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects are rare with NAMENDA.

Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on NAMENDA

The following medications may interact with NAMENDA:

Drugs that make the urine alkaline: Alterations of urine pH towards the alkaline condition may lead to an accumulation of the drug with a possible increase in adverse effects. Urine pH is altered by diet, drugs (e.g. carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, sodium bicarbonate) and clinical state of the patient (e.g. renal tubular acidosis or severe infections of the urinary tract)

Who makes NAMENDA?

Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Is NAMENDA safe in pregnancy?

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of memantine in pregnant women. NAMENDA should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

What is the generic name for NAMENDA?

memantine

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How can NowPatient help me to lower the cost of my NAMENDA prescription?

How do the NowPatient NAMENDA savings programs work?

Are the NowPatient NAMENDA savings programs suitable for everyone, regardless of insurance status?

	Rx Advantage Card* for NAMENDA	Canadian Prescription Savings* for NAMENDA	NAMENDA Drug Coupon*	NAMENDA Patient Assistance Program*
Insured (federal, state or government)	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured (Commercial or Private)	Available	Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Uninsured	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Insured but without pharmacy benefit or drug coverage	Available	Available	Not Available	Available If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company

Are the NowPatient drug savings programs suitable for brand and generic versions of NAMENDA?

	Rx Advantage Card* for NAMENDA	Canadian Prescription Savings* for NAMENDA	NAMENDA Drug Coupon*	NAMENDA Patient Assistance Program*
Brand	Yes	Yes	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company	Yes, If Offered by Pharmaceutical Company
Generic	Yes	Yes	No	No

If you have Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage and none of the NAMENDA savings options are applicable or affordable for me, what can you do?

I am uninsured or underinsured and none of the NAMENDA prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

I am commercially or privately insured and none of the NAMENDA prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, what can I do?

If I have federal, state or commercial insurance and none of the NAMENDA prescription saving options are applicable or affordable for me, are there any other support organisations that can help me with my co-insurance or copay?

If you have already tried Medicaid and received a denial letter or if you are insured with Medicare and have been denied Low-Income Subsidy, then you can try one of the following organizational support programs:

1. Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for NAMENDA

If you are having trouble paying for your NAMENDA medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for NAMENDA you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:

Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
NAMENDA is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers NAMENDA
If NAMENDA is listed on PAN’s list of covered medications

You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.

2. HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for NAMENDA

If you are having trouble paying for your NAMENDA medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for NAMENDA you will need to meet the following criteria:

You live in and are being treated in the United States
You are insured and your plan covers NAMENDA
If NAMENDA is listed on the HealthWell Foundation’s list of covered medications

You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.

3. Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for NAMENDA

Patient Advocate Foundation’s Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your NAMENDA treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for NAMENDA you will need to meet the following criteria:

You must be currently insured and have coverage for NAMENDA
You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
Your Income must fall at or below 300% or 400% of the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.

You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.

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NowPatient has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that all material is factually accurate, complete, and current. However, the knowledge and experience of a qualified healthcare professional should always be sought after instead of using the information on this page. Before taking any drug, you should always speak to your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider.

The information provided here about medications is subject to change and is not meant to include all uses, precautions, warnings, directions, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or negative effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a particular medication does not imply that the medication or medication combination is appropriate for all patients or for all possible purposes.

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