Namenda Xr

Namenda XR is used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. There is not a Namenda XR generic drug currently available on the market. On average Namenda XR is priced at about $492 for a supply of 30, 28 mg extended-release capsules. Luckily, you can use our OptionRx savings offer to receive a Namenda XR discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

• Namenda XR Titration Pack
• Namenda
• Namenda Titration Pack
• Namenda XR

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• Adlarity
• Aduhelm
• Aricept
• Aricept ODT
• Donepezil HCl
• Exelon
• Galantamine Hydrobromide
• Galantamine Hydrobromide ER
• Leqembi
• Memantine HCl
• Memantine HCl ER
• Namenda
• Namenda Titration Pak
• Namenda XR
• Namenda XR Titration Pack
• Namzaric
• Razadyne
• Razadyne ER
• Rivastigmine
• Rivastigmine Tartrate

• Long Acting Capsule
• Liquid
• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. Most people need to wait at least one week between dose changes.

Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Oral routeIf you cannot swallow the extended-release capsule, you may open it and pour the medicine into a small amount of soft food such as pudding, yogurt, or applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it without chewing.

For the liquid and extended-release capsule form: Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to memantine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bladder problems or difficulty with urination, or epilepsy or seizures.

Check with your doctor right away if you get a urinary tract infection. This includes any infection in your bladder or kidneys. Your dose of this medicine might need to be changed while you have an infection.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.

Seeing or hearing things that are not there.

Severe sleepiness, restlessness, or confusion.

Sudden or severe headache.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using amantadine (Symmetrel®), cimetidine (Tagamet®), ketamine (Ketalar®), metformin (Glucophage®), quinidine (Cardioquin®, Quinaglute®, Quinidex®), or ranitidine (Zantac®).

Tell your doctor if you are also using a diuretic or "water pill" (such as acetazolamide, hydrochlorothiazide [HCTZ], methazolamide, triamterene, Diamox®, Dyazide®, Dyrenium®, Maxzide®, or Neptazane®) or an antacid or laxative that contains sodium bicarbonate, baking soda, or bicarbonate of soda (such as Alka-Seltzer®).

Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you are using a stop-smoking aid that contains nicotine (such as Nicoderm®, Nicorette®, or Nicotrol®) or a cold or cough medicine that contains dextromethorphan (DayQuil®, NyQuil®, Robitussin® DM, or TheraFlu®).

• Sudden or severe headache.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Change in how much or how often you urinate.
• Chest pain.
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
• Seeing or hearing things that are not there.
• Severe sleepiness, restlessness, or confusion.
• Feeling aggressive or depressed.
• Weight gain.
• Constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, or stomach pain.
• Tiredness or weakness.
• Back pain.
• Mild headache.