Brief Summary
of Important Risk Information NAMENDA XR [Nuh-MEN-dah Eks-Are] (memantine hydrochloride) Extended Release Capsules
This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is NAMENDA XR?
NAMENDA XR is a prescription medication used for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease.
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 I discuss with the healthcare provider before taking NAMENDA XR?
Before starting NAMENDA XR, talk to the healthcare provider about all of your past and present medical conditions, including:
• Seizure disorders
• Difficulty passing urine • Liver or kidney problems
If you are taking other medications (including those without a prescription), ask the healthcare provider if NAMENDA XR is right for you.
• Use caution when taking Namenda XR with other medications. 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 in patients taking NAMENDA XR were headache, diarrhea and dizziness. This is not a complete list of side effects.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I take NAMENDA XR? • Take NAMENDA XR exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. • Take NAMENDA XR one time each day with or without food.
• NAMENDA XR capsules must be swallowed whole and never crushed, divided or chewed.
• NAMENDA XR capsules may be opened and sprinkled on applesauce before swallowing, but the entire contents of the capsule should be taken and the dose should not be divided.
• If you forget to take one dose of NAMENDA XR, do not double-up on your next dose. Take only your next dose as scheduled.
• If you have forgotten to take NAMENDA XR for several days, do not take the next dose until you have talked to your healthcare professional.
What if I take more NAMENDA XR capsules than I should?
If you accidentally take more NAMENDA XR capsules than you should, inform your healthcare professional that you have accidentally taken more NAMENDA XR than you should have. You may require medical attention. Some people who have accidentally taken too much memantine have experienced dizziness, unsteadiness, weakness, tiredness, confusion, as well as other symptoms.
What other information should I be aware of? • The use of NAMENDA XR in children is not recommended. • You should not breast-feed during treatment with NAMENDA XR.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
This section summarizes the most important information about NAMENDA XR. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.
To learn more, go to
www.NAMENDAXR.com or call 1 800-678-1605. Please also see full Prescribing Information at
www.namendaxr.com.
Manufactured by: Forest Laboratories Ireland Ltd
Manufactured for: Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, LLC St. Louis, MO 63045
Licensed from Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH Based on PI 62-12000315-BS-A-RMC8791-04/13
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