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Ebixa Information

Ebixa (Memantine Hydrochloride) is used to treat people diagnosed with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. This disease is progressive, and it starts with mild memory loss. Alzheimer’s disease involves brain parts that control thought, memory, and language. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s include memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes. As a result, people with Alzheimer’s disease find it more and more difficult to carry out their normal daily activities. NMDA receptor antagonists like Memantine Hydrochloride work by blocking the effect of special types of chemicals that cause symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This drug is not a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. It slows down the progression of the symptoms of the disease.

Ebixa Side Effects

The most common side effects of Ebixa may include headache; body pain; dizziness; nausea; appetite loss; constipation; Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Behavior changes;
• Confusion;
• Hallucinations;
• Seizures;
• Suicidal thoughts;
• Vision changes

Ebixa Precautions

Do not use Ebixa if you are allergic to Memantine Hydrochloride or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have kidney problems; have ever had fits; are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant; or planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Ebixa and other medications like amantadine; levodopa; quinidine; warfarin; sodium bicarbonate; topiramate;. Do not use Ebixa if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. It is not known if this medication will harm your unborn baby. Do not use Ebixa while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. Memantine Hydrochloride passes into your breastmilk and may harm nursing infants. Do not give this drug to children less than 18 years old. It may harm them. Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop or change the dose of this medicine without talking to your doctor. You can take this drug with or without food. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Take this medicine at the same time every day to maintain a constant level in your blood. Do not stop taking this drug without talking to your doctor. Stopping this drug suddenly can lead to a relapse of your condition. Ebixa can cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving or carrying out activities that require mental alertness till you know how the drug affects you. Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store Ebixa at room temperature in a dry place and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Ebixa?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Ebixa.