Namenda XR (Memantine) is an extended-release capsule that should be taken by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. Swallow the capsules whole and do not crush or chew them because doing so can release all the drug at once, which can increase the risk of side effects. If you have difficulty swallowing the capsules whole, you can sprinkle the contents of the capsule on applesauce and swallow the mixture immediately without chewing. Do not prepare this mixture in advance.
The dosage of Namenda XR is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. However, the usual recommended dosage of Namenda XR, as shown to be effective in a controlled clinical trial, is 28 mg taken once daily. Your doctor may direct you to start with a low dose and gradually increase it to reduce the risk of side effects. If you are switching from another form of memantine to Namenda XR, talk to your doctor before making the switch.
If you are switching from another form of memantine to Namenda XR, talk to your doctor before making the switch. To get the most benefit from Namenda XR, it should be taken regularly at the same time each day.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. To help you remember to take memantine, take it at around the same time(s) every day. Take memantine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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