Memantine Tips from Pharmacists

• You can take memantine with or without food. Take your medicine at around the same time every day. This will help you remember to take it.

• Do not split, chew, or crush an extended-release capsule of memantine. You can, however, open the capsule and sprinkle the contents onto a spoonful of applesauce. Consume the mixture immediately without chewing. Do not store for use later.

• Always use a dose-measuring device (syringe, spoon, or cup) to measure the dose of memantine oral solution. Do not use a regular household spoon as this can result in the wrong dosing.

• Do not stop taking memantine, even if you feel well, without talking to your doctor first. Memantine may improve your symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but will not cure the condition.