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Contraindications for Memantine Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Memantine as follows: Memantine carries the risk of causing rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Individuals can present with symptoms of poorly controlled blood pressure, such as, episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, complaint of chest pain, pounding sensation in the neck and ears, and confusion. Individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure can also be at risk for stroke, secondary to elevated blood pressure [...]

Contraindications for Memantine Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Memantine as follows: Do not take Memantine, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Memantine. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this [...]

Side Effects of Memantine-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Memantine as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Memantine use can result in depression of the central nervous system and lead to episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication Memantine use, [...]

Side Effects of Memantine-3

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 [...]

Side Effects of Memantine-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Memantine as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Memantine use can result in diffuse body and joint pains, weakness, and unsteadiness, with increased fall risk and accidents. Confusion and dizziness with Memantine use, can add to the fall risk, thus enhancing it further. Genitourinary side-effects Memantine use can result in irritation of the bladder, increased frequency of urination, deteriorating incontinence, and increased episodes of bed-wetting. Poor continence and increased bed-wetting [...]