Part Two of Ebixa Information, Focusing on Side Effects, Discontinuation or Withdrawal Effects, and Additional Information

This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.

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What are the possible side effects of memantine?

  • Stop taking memantine and seek emergency medical attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives).
  • Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take memantine and talk to your doctor if you experience
    • drowsiness;
    • dizziness or fainting;
    • increased blood pressure;
    • headache;
    • constipation;
    • nausea or vomiting;
    • confusion or hallucinations; or
    • coughing.
  • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect memantine?

  • Before taking memantine, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
    • the antiviral medicines amantadine (Symmetrel) or rimantadine (Flumadine);
    • the cough medicine dextromethorphan (found in many prescription and over-the-counter cough and cold products);
    • a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor such as acetazolamide (Diamox), dichlorphenamide (Daranide), or methazolamide (Neptazane, MZM, Glauctabs); or
    • potassium citrate (Urocit K, K-Lyte, Effer-K, others).
  • You may not be able to use memantine, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
  • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with memantine. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

Where can I get more information?

  • Your pharmacist has more information about memantine written for health professionals that you may read.
  • Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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Version: 2.01. Revision date: 12/11/03.

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