Yes, Mentadem may make you sleepy. Mentadem 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.

Yes, Mentadem 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 Mentadem which may cause increased toxicity.

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

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.

Mentadem 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.

No, Mentadem 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.

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

Yes, Mentadem 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.

Mentadem belongs to a class of medications called N-methyl-D- aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists. It works by decreasing abnormal activity in the brain. Mentadem 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.

For Mentadem 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.

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

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