For Memantal to start working and show its full benefits, it may require between 3 and 8 hours. The doctor may require a follow-up clinical assessment to check the progress after 4 weeks and then 6 months after the first assessment.

The symptoms which can be observed due to an overdose of Memantal include tiredness, weakness, drowsiness, confusion, hallucinations, and/or vomiting. Some may also experience diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, aggression, and walking difficulty.

No, Memantal should not be stopped even if you feel well. This medicine only helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimers disease but does not cure it. If you need to stop the medication then doctor should be consulted first.

Memantal can interact with several medicines. Taking other medicines along with Memantal can either make Memantal less effective or increase its side effect. Do not take any medicine without talking to your doctor.

Memantal belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Memantal may improve the ability to think and remember. It may also reduce the deterioration of these abilities in people who have Alzheimers disease. However, with time the effectiveness of this medicine will reduce and it may not be able to cure Alzheimers disease or prevent the loss of these abilities.

Yes, Memantal may interfere with the working of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT). It decreases the levels of HCT which will reduce the effectiveness of HCT. Also, procainamide and quinidine may increase levels of Memantal which may cause increased toxicity.

Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide. Alzheimer disease is the most common form of dementia which contributes to around 60 to 70% of cases.

No, keep using Memantal as advised by your doctor, even if you feel well. Stopping Memantal can bring back your symptoms of dementia.

No, Memantal does not have abuse potential. On the contrary, it may prevent excess use of addictive drugs such as morphine or ethanol.

Yes, Memantal can be combined with donepezil, as there will be no increased adverse effects. However, this combination will not cure Alzheimers, but it can only improve thinking ability, short term memory, and other related symptoms.

Yes, Memantal may make you sleepy. Memantal has minor to moderate influence on the ability to drive and usage of machines. In such cases, outpatients should be warned to take special care.

Memantal should be taken orally once a day. To benefit from your medicine you should take it regularly every day at the same time of the day. The tablets should be swallowed with some water. The tablets can be taken with or without food.