Memantine Coupons & Prices

Memantine FAQs

How much does Memantine cost without insurance?

Without insurance, the average price of Memantine is $288.69 for 60, 10mg tablets. However, this price can vary depending on the quantity or dosage prescribed and the pharmacy you purchase from. To find the lowest price, shop around at different pharmacies. You may also use a SingleCare coupon to lower the price to $9.00 for 60, 10mg tablets.

How much does Memantine cost with insurance?

The cost of Memantine with insurance will depend on your health insurance plan’s drug formulary. To determine your out-of-pocket expenses, contact your insurance company, healthcare provider, or local pharmacy. In some cases, using a SingleCare discount card can bring down the price more than insurance coverage would. 

Does Medicare cover Memantine and how much does it cost?

Medicare Part D plans usually cover Memantine. However, the exact price differs depending on your specific Medicare plan. Contact your Medicare insurance provider or pharmacist to determine whether Memantine is covered by your Medicare plan and what the cost is. If Memantine isn’t covered by your plan, a SingleCare Memantine savings card may help provide savings.

What is the brand name of Memantine?

Memantine is a generic medication. The brand-name version of Memantine is Namenda. 

What is Memantine?

Memantine is a prescription drug used to treat Alzheimer’s dementia. While it isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, it can help improve your ability to think and remember things. 

Memantine comes in an immediate-release oral tablet, oral solution, and extended-release (ER) oral capsule. The tablet and solution are usually taken twice daily, while the ER capsule is taken once daily. Your healthcare provider will likely start you on a low dosage and change the dosage slowly over time until your symptoms are appropriately managed and side effects are minimized. 

What are the side effects of Memantine?

The most common side effects of Memantine are dizziness, headache, confusion, and gastrointestinal issues such as constipation and diarrhea. Memantine may also cause serious side effects. These include severe allergic reactions, anxiety, depression, and changes in blood pressure. Other potential side effects have occurred since the Memantine was approved on the market, however, it’s unknown how often these side effects occurred or whether they were caused by the Memantine. These include suicidal thoughts and behaviors, pancreatitis, low blood cell levels, severe skin rashes, and kidney problems. 

These are not all of the adverse effects of Memantine. To learn more information about side effects, warnings, and drug interactions, talk to a healthcare professional. 

What drugs are similar to Memantine?

There are many medicines used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s dementia. Examples include Aricept (donepezil), Exelon (rivastigmine), Razadyne ER (galantamine extended-release), and Namzaric (donepezil/memantine). There are also medicines used to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. These include Kisunla (donanemab) and Leqembi (lecanemab). Ask your doctor for medical advice about which option is right for you.