Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Memantine as follows:
Gastrointestinal side-effects
- Memantine use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking Memantine after having a small meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Memantine use can also result in some appetite changes.
- Memantine can also induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you experience any further bothersome constipation, report it to your physician for a recommendation on laxative/stool softener use. Observing compliance with fiber intake recommendations in the diet can also help with preventing episodes of constipation with the medication.
