Please has anyone had a similar experience when starting memantine? My wife started her memantine induction pack nearly four weeks ago and has been on the full 20mg since last Friday. When she was on 10mg and just starting 15mg, she was absolutely delightful - much calmer than she had been - and this despite having a UTI and then a cold.
However, starting over the weekend, and now clear of her UTI and cold, she has become increasingly anxious and agitated, and very aggressive at times (grabbing and pinching me). It's like we're back to the bad days.
The doctor has told me to drop her back to 10mg. I just hope this improves things.
We also started her with an additional social support worker last Monday for two mornings each week, but they seem to get on very well together, so I don't think this is a factor.
It would be good to know whether anyone else has had similar experience and what the outcome has been.
Thank you
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However, starting over the weekend, and now clear of her UTI and cold, she has become increasingly anxious and agitated, and very aggressive at times (grabbing and pinching me). It's like we're back to the bad days.
The doctor has told me to drop her back to 10mg. I just hope this improves things.
We also started her with an additional social support worker last Monday for two mornings each week, but they seem to get on very well together, so I don't think this is a factor.
It would be good to know whether anyone else has had similar experience and what the outcome has been.
Thank you
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