Does Memantine help with memory?
Often, yes. 73% of 22 people who reported on Memantine for memory say it improved. 9% noticed no change and 18% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for memory (90% across 29 options).
Memory: what users report
73%better22 reports · medium confidence
16 better2 no change4 worse
Ranked #26 of 29 for memory.
What people say about Memantine and memory
“I woke up the next day feeling incredible! I felt light and buoyant...I felt light and buoyant. I had a strong desire to be outside in nature...my memory started to improve, my verbal fluency went up as well.”
“It ruined me. My thoughts are lost i can't get my words out. I feel like an idiot. It's been over 6 months since I've stopped.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong236 meta-analyses · 311 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at memory. See all research on Memantine.
Side effects people mention
dizziness 7dissociation 5insomnia 3confusion 2aggression 2
What else is Memantine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count