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Does MEMANTINE Cause Dementia? 90 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 90 reports of Dementia have been filed in association with MEMANTINE (Memantine Hydrochloride). This represents 1.5% of all adverse event reports for MEMANTINE.

90
Reports of Dementia with MEMANTINE
1.5%
of all MEMANTINE reports
10
Deaths
33
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dementia From MEMANTINE?

Of the 90 reports, 10 (11.1%) resulted in death, 33 (36.7%) required hospitalization, and 3 (3.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dementia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dementia is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for MEMANTINE.

What Other Side Effects Does MEMANTINE Cause?

Off label use (544) Drug ineffective (464) Fall (399) Confusional state (358) Dizziness (311) Condition aggravated (278) Asthenia (232) Fatigue (231) Agitation (230) Somnolence (229)

What Other Drugs Cause Dementia?

APIXABAN (1,459) PIMAVANSERIN (1,116) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (854) LENALIDOMIDE (651) SACUBITRIL\VALSARTAN (450) INSULIN GLARGINE (438) ADALIMUMAB (401) INSULIN LISPRO (375) RIVASTIGMINE (337) TOFACITINIB (334)

Which MEMANTINE Alternatives Have Lower Dementia Risk?

MEMANTINE vs MENINGOCOCCAL GROUP B VACCINE MEMANTINE vs MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE VACCINE A\NEISSERIA MENINGITIDIS GROUP A CAPSULAR POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN MEMANTINE vs MENOTROPINS MEMANTINE vs MENTHOL MEMANTINE vs MENTHOL\METHYL SALICYLATE

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