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Why Is Namenda Medication Prescribed?
Posted on
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
Answered on
Tue, 25 Aug 2015
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Question : My husband was recently prescribed name da but the doctor never used the word Alzheimer's. How worried should I be?...
Brief Answer:
Namenda ( memantine ) is used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Namenda ( memantine ) is a drug used in treatment of moderate to severe dementia (Alzheimer's type dementia).
It is true that you should be concerned about this condition, but more important is the stage of dementia diagnosed by your husband's Doctor.
In my opinion, you can ask your husband's Doctor for explanations about current stage of your husband's condition, expectations and use of Namenda.
Hop you will find the answer helpful.
Take care.
Namenda ( memantine ) is used to treat Alzheimer's type dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Namenda ( memantine ) is a drug used in treatment of moderate to severe dementia (Alzheimer's type dementia).
It is true that you should be concerned about this condition, but more important is the stage of dementia diagnosed by your husband's Doctor.
In my opinion, you can ask your husband's Doctor for explanations about current stage of your husband's condition, expectations and use of Namenda.
Hop you will find the answer helpful.
Take care.
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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