Do more to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is brain disorder that affects approximately 5 million people in the U.S. ¹ It is a progressive disease that gradually reduces a person's memory and ability to learn and carry out daily activities. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease include forgetfulness, confusion, trouble organizing or expressing thoughts, and changes in personality and behavior. ¹

While there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, there are medications that can help treat its symptoms. One such medication is Namenda^® (memantine HCl) an Alzheimer's drug that offers proven benefits in: ^2-4

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   Thinking

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   Activities of daily living

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   Behavior

Namenda can be used on its own or in combination with another Alzheimer's to treat the symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

The results of a clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed Alzheimer's patients taking Namenda in combination with Aricept^® (donepezil) experienced a slower rate of decline in thinking, function and behavior compared to those taking Aricept alone. ²

The study found that combination therapy with Namenda+Aricept may: ²

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   Improve and maintain thinking ^{2, 5}

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   Help maintain the ability to perform activities of daily living such as grooming, finding belongings and conversing ^{2, 6}

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   Significantly improve behavior ^{2, 7}

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   Delay the onset of negative behaviorial symptoms such as agitation, agression and irritability in asymtomatic people ^{2, 7}

The same study also showed that patients taking Namenda+Aricept experienced a lower rate of gastrointestinal side effects ^* than those taking Aricept alone. ² Side effects of Namenda+Aricept may include confusion, dizziness and falls, flu-like symptoms and agitation. ^8†

^† In clinical trials, some people with Alzheimer's disease experienced a temporary period of confusion when taking Namenda. ⁸ If confusion is experienced, talk with the doctor about possibly adjusting the dose.

When taken on its own or in combination with Aricept, Namenda may do more to treat the symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease, giving you or the person you are caring for more quality time with friends and family.