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Can I eat this with Memantine?
Memantine can be taken with or without food, but major diet changes may need a dose adjustment. Avoid medicines that make urine alkaline.
Also sold as Alzhok, Ebixa, Marixino, Mentino, Nemdatine, Valios. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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Quick answers
- Should I take Memantine with food?
- Take with or without food.
- Can I eat vegetarian diet with Memantine?
- Yes, with care. Tell your doctor if you change to a vegetarian diet—your memantine dose may need adjusting.
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1 · What do you take?
Memantine can be taken with or without food, but major diet changes may need a dose adjustment. Avoid medicines that make urine alkaline.
You can eat and drink as normal while taking memantine. Tell your doctor if you want to make major changes to your diet, such as changing to a vegetarian diet, as your dose may need adjusting. Avoid medicines that make your urine alkaline, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take with or without food.
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Take care with Memantine· 1
Fine with Memantine· 3
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Further reading on Memantine
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NHS website
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NHS medicines information about memantine, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Memantine
The official US prescribing information for Memantine, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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