Donepezil + Memantine Benefits & Uses

Donepezil + Memantine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Alzheimer's Disease

Donepezil + Memantine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Alzheimer's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 38 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg donepezil and 28 mg memantine, dose should be given in the evening
Geriatric	Disease: Alzheimer's Disease Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 38 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg donepezil and 28 mg memantine, dose should be given in the evening

Donepezil + Memantine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Donepezil + Memantine is used -

Severe

Pancreatic inflammation

Moderate

Depression
Dehydration
Urine leaking (incontinence)
Confusion
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Hallucinations
Peripheral Edema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Insomnia
Diarrhoea
Infection
Dizziness
Back Pain
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
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Headache
Cough
Sleepiness
Influenza like symptoms
Agitation
Drowsiness

Donepezil + Memantine Related Warnings

Is the use of Donepezil + Memantine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Donepezil + Memantine without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Donepezil + Memantine safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Donepezil + Memantine. Immediately discontinue Donepezil + Memantine if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Donepezil + Memantine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Donepezil + Memantine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Donepezil + Memantine on the Liver?

Donepezil + Memantine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Donepezil + Memantine on the Heart?

Donepezil + Memantine is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Donepezil + Memantine with Other Drugs

Donepezil + Memantine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Quinidine

Amiodarone

Amoxapine

Aripiprazole

Moderate

Phenobarbital

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Acetazolamide

Promethazine

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Mild

Aspirin

Dexamethasone

Donepezil + Memantine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Donepezil + Memantine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Liver Disease
Heart Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Donepezil + Memantine

Is this Donepezil + Memantine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Donepezil + Memantine has not been reported.

Donepezil + Memantine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Donepezil + Memantine

You can take Donepezil + Memantine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Donepezil + Memantine

Information about the interaction of Donepezil + Memantine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.