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Memantine for Alzheimer's Disease
Why It Is Used
Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.
The symptoms of Alzheimer's disease get worse over time. Memantine is a drug that may slow the rate at which this happens.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 29, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Myron F. Weiner, MD - Psychiatry, Neurology |
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