My father-in-law, who is 93, was given Namenda after becoming combative. He could not finish sentences because he would forget what he was trying to convey halfway through. He was beginning to forget family members. About a month after starting Namenda, he had improved so much that we were amazed. On good days, he could carry on conversations and even make jokes. On bad days he still has trouble r...
Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
2/18/2014
Condition: Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Type Dementia
Overall rating 1.3
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Deplete patient Muscle strength
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Reenie | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
11/30/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Makes my dad too sleepy. He is 84, with mild cognitive impairment, not a full blown ALZ diagnosis yet. It has caused him to want to sleep all the time. He does not participate in "life" since being on this drug, and previously he could do daily tasks. Just wants to sleep now and do nothing. My mom is his main caregiver and i think she is going to talk to the doc about taking him off this.
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Cathy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
11/9/2013
Condition: Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Type Dementia
Overall rating 3.7
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My father-in-law, who is 93, was given Namenda after becoming combative. He could not finish sentences because he would forget what he was trying to convey halfway through. He was beginning to forget family members. About a month after starting Namenda, he had improved so much that we were amazed. On good days, he could carry on conversations and even make jokes. On bad days he still has trouble recalling words he wants to use, but he remembers what he wants to say and keeps at it until you can understand him. He has quit fighting with his caregivers. We are very grateful for this additional time we have with him.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2013
Condition: Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Type Dementia
Overall rating 2.3
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sheilaf | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/26/2013
Condition: Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Type Dementia
Overall rating 5.0
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mogpat | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/30/2013
Condition: Moderate to Severe Alzheimer's Type Dementia
Overall rating 4.3
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(nothing in particular) I assume I would be worse without it.
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