
Can Namanda And Xelon Lead To Short Term Memory And OCD?

Question: What might be any disadvantages to stopping namanda pill. My husband has been on Xelon patch for about 3+ years and the namanda pill for 7+ months without showing any advantages and a continued slow decline in mostly short term memory and increase in OCD behavior?
Brief Answer:
Most commonly, worsening of dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The most common disadvantage of stopping Memantine (Namenda) is a significantly lower level of functioning, or, in other words, worsening of dementia.
Other unexpected withdrawal symptoms also may occur if it is stopped suddenly.
Please discuss with your husband's Doctor when you decide to stop or start a new drug.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I could help Further.
Take care.
Most commonly, worsening of dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The most common disadvantage of stopping Memantine (Namenda) is a significantly lower level of functioning, or, in other words, worsening of dementia.
Other unexpected withdrawal symptoms also may occur if it is stopped suddenly.
Please discuss with your husband's Doctor when you decide to stop or start a new drug.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I could help Further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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