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| | Thursday, September 08, 2016 | | | | | | | | Prescribing Information Important Risk Information | | | | 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 | | | | • | 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. | | | 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. | | | 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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