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How To Withdraw From Namenda?

My 82 year mom is currently on namenda (low dosage). She started this medication about six months ago. We do not think it s helping her, and would like to take her off the medication. Can we just stop it, or is there a gradual progression when stopping this medication.
Mon, 20 Nov 2017
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hi sir/mam,namenda needs gradual withdrawl.so please do not stop it as such.if she was taking 5mg daily,ask her to take 2.5mg daily for 1 week.then 2.5mg alternate day for 2 weeks and then 2.5mg once a week for 3 weeks and then you can stop.i'm happy to see your concern for your mom.hope my suggestion benefits you.take care.bye.
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How To Withdraw From Namenda?

hi sir/mam,namenda needs gradual withdrawl.so please do not stop it as such.if she was taking 5mg daily,ask her to take 2.5mg daily for 1 week.then 2.5mg alternate day for 2 weeks and then 2.5mg once a week for 3 weeks and then you can stop.i m happy to see your concern for your mom.hope my suggestion benefits you.take care.bye.