Should I be worried about side effects of Namenda?
Namenda is safe and well tolerated. In fact, more than two million patients have taken Namenda worldwide. Major clinical trials published in prominent journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association, have proven Namenda’s tolerability in people with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, patients in these studies taking Namenda experienced the same types and frequency of common drug side effects as those taking a sugar pill. 1, 13 However, like with all medications, patients may experience side effects while taking Namenda. These side effects can include dizziness, constipation, headache and confusion. In clinical trials, some patients with Alzheimer’s disease experienced a temporary period of confusion when starting Namenda or when a new dose is started during the titration period. If confusion is experienced, you can talk with the doctor about possibly adjusting the dosage. However, it’s important not to stop taking Namenda without talk
