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Namenda and Anger: What Users Say

Anger: mentioned by 4 users (12.1%)

Based on user experiences from 33 Namenda reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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confusion 15.2%
anger 12.1%
hallucinations 12.1%
dizziness 9.1%
irritability 9.1%

Reviews for Namenda

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "anger". Clear filters to view all 33 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • dau...
  • January 16, 2012

For Alzheimer's Disease "My mother has been treated with the Exelon (patch) for two years now. Last month she was changed to Namenda. She has become irritable, aggressive/depressed and more confused than before. We are asking the doctor to switch back to Exelon."

2 / 10
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  • CTa...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 27, 2019

For Alzheimer's Disease "My sister has moderate frontal lobe Alzheimer’s. She was extremely agitated, angry, and weepy. She was withdrawing into herself and had little awareness of her surroundings and had difficulty with dressing and toileting. Literally, after the first day of Namenda 20 mg, it was like someone turned the lights on. It’s been 2 months now, and she is aware and able to go for walks by herself; dress herself and play the piano. Her memory and executive function continue to be poor. Nothing short of a miracle. Not sure how long this will last."

9 / 10
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  • Ms ...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • September 11, 2017

For Alzheimer's Disease "My mom has been on this medication for one year, and her condition (dementia) is getting worse. She's hallucinating, aggressive, and extremely confused. It seems as if this medication is making things worse and speeding up the progress of the dementia. This drug should not be on the market. I will bring her to her psychologist soon, and I will be asking for this drug to be taken off her daily medication intake. Please say no to this drug."

2 / 10
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  • jtk...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 26, 2015

"My mom was given Namenda and got worse. Had hallucinations and got to the point that she didn't know me, got very aggressive."

1 / 10
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