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What Causes Anxiety And Hallucination While On Memantine HCL?

My sister started taking MemantineHCL this past Wednesday. Today is Saturday. She is showing anxiety, aggression, hallucinating and confusion. She is taking 5MG. She is also on Aricept 10 mg and Zoloft 100 mg She takes Atenalol 50mg and Levothyroxine 50mg. Is the Memantine HCL CAUSING THESE SIDE EFFECTS?
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

No Memantine do not cause such side effects. Hallucination is a part of psychosis. Your sister may be suffering from dementia related psychosis. She needs an antipsychotic for the same. The medicines which she is taking doesn't have a antipsychotic in it. Consult your practitioner for the same. These symptoms will subside with antipsychotic medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Rohit Kothari
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What Causes Anxiety And Hallucination While On Memantine HCL?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. No Memantine do not cause such side effects. Hallucination is a part of psychosis. Your sister may be suffering from dementia related psychosis. She needs an antipsychotic for the same. The medicines which she is taking doesn t have a antipsychotic in it. Consult your practitioner for the same. These symptoms will subside with antipsychotic medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Rohit Kothari