Namenda memantine HCI

Proven Benefits

Helping to Treat the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease

Namenda® (memantine HCl)* is proven to help treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. 1 That is important because the longer symptoms are treated, the more quality time you may have to spend with the person with Alzheimer's disease who you are caring for.

In a 28-week study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 252 patients suffering from moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease received either 20 mg of Namenda per day or a placebo (sugar pill). 1 The study found 1:

  • People taking Namenda experienced a slower rate of decline in thinking over time.
  • Namenda patients had significantly greater ability to perform daily activities, including doing household tasks such as taking out the garbage or cleaning the table after dinner, as well as conversing. 1,2

By treating the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, Namenda may offer a person with Alzheimer's more independence. The ability to handle these important activities may help patients retain dignity and improve quality of life for everyone involved.

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  1. Reisberg B et al. N Engl J Med. 2003
  2. Feldman H et al. Poster presented at ECNP. 2005
  • *Namenda is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.