Namenda Solution treats moderate to severe confusion related to Alzheimer's disease. This medication works by blocking the action of a natural substance in the brain (glutamate) that is believed to be linked to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's but may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions.

Namenda Solution has usually taken once or twice a day with or without food. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Namenda exactly as directed.

If you are taking the oral solution, follow the manufacturer's directions to measure your dose using the oral syringe supplied with the medication. Slowly squirt the medication from the syringe into a corner of your mouth and swallow it. Do not mix the medication with any other liquid. After you take your medication, follow the manufacturer's directions to re-seal the bottle and clean the oral syringe. 
Namenda helps to control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. Continue to take Namenda even if you feel well.

Before taking Namenda Solution, tell your doctor if you have the following:

• You are allergic to it,
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
• Liver disease;
• Kidney disease;
• Urination problems; or
• A bladder or kidney infection.

Namenda is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or breastfeed a baby.

Namenda Solution may cause serious side effects, including:

• severe headache,
• blurred vision,
• pounding in your neck or years,
• convulsions (seizure), and
• unusual changes in mood or behavior

Get medical help immediately if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Namenda solution include:

• diarrhea,
• dizziness, and
• headache

These are not all the possible side effects of Namenda. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Does Namenda Solution improve your memory?

Namenda Solution has been shown to improve memory. Unfortunately, it is no cure for Alzheimer's, so your symptoms might worsen over time.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Namenda Solution?

Drinking alcohol while taking Namenda Solution can raise your risk of side effects, especially dizziness. It can also worsen the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Does Namenda Solution make you sleepy?

Drowsiness is a possible side effect of Namenda Solution, but it's not common. Usually, this side effect will get better or go away after you've been taking the medication for a few weeks.