Will splitting the Namenda pills help with unnecessary weight gain?
Martee asked...
Is anyone cutting Namenda 10mg in half and taking twice a day, or taking Namenda 10 mg once a day? Side effect of 10mg twice a day meant a 5 lb weight gain in two weeks. Not tolerable. What does anyone think of splitting pills?
Expert Answer
Question: Cutting Namenda pills in half and taking them twice a day to avoid weight gain. Response: Make sure you speak with the treating physician before cutting your medication dose in half. Cutting the medication dose by 50% could affect the effectiveness of the medication as well.