Will adding Namenda increase the risk of side effects?
Namenda* in combination with Aricept** has been proven to help treat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease without adding additional side effects. In fact, the results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that patients taking Namenda in combination with Aricept experienced fewer gastrointestinal side effects (diarrhea and nausea) than those just using Aricept alone. 1± However, as with all medications, some patients do experience some side effects while taking combination therapy. These side effects can include dizziness, confusion, headache and constipation. The most common side effects reported in patients taking Namenda+Aricept were confusion, dizziness and falls, flu-like symptoms and agitation. For more information on side effects of combination therapy, please visit Side Effects.
