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NAMENDA XR (memantine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Adding once-daily NAMENDA XR to current treatment* may help improve your loved one's symptoms.

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Thursday, September 08, 2016
Prescribing Information  Important Risk Information 
Are you caring for someone with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease?
NAMENDA® XR (memantine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Adding once-daily NAMENDA XR to current treatment* may help improve your loved one's symptoms.

NAMENDA XR should not be taken by anyone who is allergic (hypersensitive) to memantine, the active substance in NAMENDA XR, or who has had a bad reaction to NAMENDA XR or any of its ingredients.

Please see additional Important Risk Information below
NAMENDA XR works differently than other Alzheimer's medications.
By adding NAMENDA XR, you may see:
An improvement in overall function
An improvement in cognition
A slowdown in the worsening of symptoms for a while
 
There is no evidence that NAMENDA XR prevents or slows the underlying disease process in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
NAMENDA® XR (memantine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are approved for the treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. NAMENDA XR is available by prescription only.
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION
Who should NOT take NAMENDA XR?
NAMENDA XR should not be taken by anyone who is allergic (hypersensitive) to memantine, the active substance in NAMENDA XR, or who has had a bad reaction to NAMENDA XR or any of its ingredients.
 
What should be discussed with the healthcare provider before taking NAMENDA XR?
Before starting NAMENDA XR, talk to the healthcare provider about all of the patient's past and present medical conditions, including:
Seizure disorders
Difficulty passing urine
Liver, kidney, or bladder problems
 
If the patient is taking other medications (including those without a prescription), ask the healthcare provider if NAMENDA XR is right for the patient.
 
Certain medications, changes in diet, or medical conditions may affect the amount of NAMENDA XR in the body and possibly increase side effects.
 
What are the possible side effects of NAMENDA XR?
The most common side effects associated with NAMENDA XR treatment are headache, diarrhea, and dizziness. This is not a complete list of side effects.
 
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information.
 
For more information about NAMENDA XR, visit:
   
Or call Allergan Customer Relations and
Medical Affairs toll-free at 1.800.678.1605.
 

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