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Has anyone started (or changed) to this medication? I had just heard of it and when DH saw the neurologist this week he felt we should change to it. I've not changed him yet - I didn't want any changed over a long weekend if per say DH had some reaction to the medication.
Just wondering, thoughts? eagle
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Joined: 12/15/2011
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Eaglemom, what dosage of Namenda is your DH on now? Namenda XR contains 28mg of Namenda in an extended release formula.
My neurologist told me I could take both 10 mg tabs at once in the morning, so I get a total of 20 mg every morning.
Here is a link to a PDF about Namenda XR for your information:
http://www.frx.com/pi/namendaxr_pi.pdf
Here is some information:
"Switching from NAMENDA Tablets to NAMENDA XR Capsules:
Patients treated with NAMENDA tablets may be switched to NAMENDA XR capsules as follows:
It is recommended that a patient who is on a regimen of 10 mg twice daily of NAMENDA tablets be switched to NAMENDA XR
28 mg once daily capsules the day following the last dose of a 10 mg NAMENDA tablet.
There is no study addressing the
comparative efficacy of these 2 regimens."
Eaglemom, NOTE: Apparently there are no studies showing an advantage of taking 28 mg Namenda XR over 20 mg of regular Namenda.
Iris L.
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I asked our pharmacist and he saw no difference.. However the pharmaceutical comply will soo becoming out with a generic namenda. Like they did with the aricept when they came up with a higher dose of aricept... Pauline
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I understand there already is a generic for namenda it's called mematine (something like that) I have no idea where to get it maybe Canada.
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Just an FYI: I switched to the higher dosage without experiencing side effects.
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Right now he is on the 10mg 2x's per day. On Monday I'm going to go to the one pill. I doubt he'll have any side effects, as he's not with Namenda. I was just curious whom all had switched. eagle
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Joined: 12/9/2012
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My DH had gout prior to the dx of EOAD. He's had 2 bouts with gout in the last 6 months, so dr. said to start him on meds for it. One is colchicine, and it's $5 per pill here in the U.S. It used to be generic, but FDA did something and it's no longer available. I did find it via an online pharmacy in Canada. While on the site, I saw that they have generic namenda. Not the XR, but for the other one. My DH has Part D coverage now, and 6 months of Namenda will wipe out his entire annual coverage. As I recall, the monthly amount for generic Namenda via the Canadian pharmacy is $40, whereas here in the U.S. for the name brand is $300. When the time comes to refill his Namenda prescription, if the generic isn't yet available here in the U.S. I'm going to order it from Canada.
Just my .02.
Missy
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My co-pay for Namenda is $75 per month through a local pharmacy. If I ordered by mail via my insurance company's pharmacy in another state, it would cost less. But I'm afraid of problems with service with a mail-order pharmacy to chance switching.
Iris L.
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Joined: 11/29/2011
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I take 10 mg Namenda twice daily? Cant wait until a generic comes out!
Currently I get all my meds from my local pharmacy. They may cost me more but I know I can get auto refill and not forget about reordering. My dr. can notify the pharmacy directly for refills.
My concern from what I have read about mail order is that it appears like there is more action that I need to take. I have to mail the RX to the mail order and then I have to notify them whan I need a refill. Im afraid this will get too confusing.
locally, my RX watches for interactions and is a quick call away. If anyone has experienced smoother sailing with mail order, please let me know. 
I do currently receive my RX for Cerefolic NAC directly from a supplier. They contact me when I need a refill. I confirm if I want more sent. That's easy. I need to see if other mail order is that easy.
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