Drug
Memantine Hydrochloride Oral
Important: Reactions below are the flagged terms from this drug’s
FAERS report history (min. 3 co-reports per term) — PRR/ROR indicate
disproportionality in spontaneous reporting, not causation.
Data from FDA FAERS via openFDA. Last recalculated: 2026-09-14.
| Reaction | Co-reports (a) | PRR | ROR | Signal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sopor | 45 | 25.6 | 26.0 | signal |
| 2 | Hyperlipidaemia | 34 | 21.6 | 21.8 | signal |
| 3 | Pneumonia Aspiration | 58 | 17.7 | 18.1 | signal |
| 4 | Orthostatic Hypotension | 40 | 17.4 | 17.7 | signal |
| 5 | Impaired Quality Of Life | 31 | 16.4 | 16.6 | signal |
| 6 | Sinus Bradycardia | 20 | 15.7 | 15.8 | signal |
| 7 | Dementia | 56 | 15.3 | 15.6 | signal |
| 8 | Metastases To Central Nervous System | 24 | 14.2 | 14.4 | signal |
| 9 | Myoclonus | 22 | 14.0 | 14.1 | signal |
| 10 | Poor Quality Sleep | 38 | 13.5 | 13.7 | signal |
| 11 | Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | 21 | 13.4 | 13.5 | signal |
| 12 | Oral Herpes | 33 | 12.9 | 13.0 | signal |
| 13 | Salivary Hypersecretion | 16 | 12.2 | 12.2 | signal |
| 14 | Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion | 16 | 11.9 | 12.0 | signal |
| 15 | Delusion | 24 | 11.8 | 11.9 | signal |
| 16 | Psychomotor Hyperactivity | 24 | 10.9 | 11.0 | signal |
| 17 | Brain Oedema | 18 | 10.8 | 10.9 | signal |
| 18 | Delirium | 47 | 10.3 | 10.5 | signal |
| 19 | Bradycardia | 72 | 10.3 | 10.5 | signal |
| 20 | Impaired Work Ability | 28 | 9.9 | 10.0 | signal |
| 21 | Hypothermia | 13 | 9.7 | 9.8 | signal |
| 22 | Hypophagia | 32 | 9.6 | 9.7 | signal |
| 23 | Mental Status Changes | 35 | 9.6 | 9.7 | signal |
| 24 | Aspiration | 13 | 9.1 | 9.2 | signal |
| 25 | Ataxia | 14 | 8.9 | 9.0 | signal |
| 26 | Cerebral Haemorrhage | 39 | 8.3 | 8.4 | signal |
| 27 | Skin Disorder | 36 | 8.2 | 8.3 | signal |
| 28 | Malnutrition | 12 | 8.2 | 8.2 | signal |
| 29 | Hallucination, Auditory | 17 | 8.1 | 8.2 | signal |
| 30 | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | 10 | 8.1 | 8.1 | signal |
| 31 | Agitation | 78 | 8.0 | 8.2 | signal |
| 32 | Bone Density Decreased | 33 | 7.9 | 8.0 | signal |
| 33 | Presyncope | 24 | 7.5 | 7.6 | signal |
| 34 | Hypertensive Crisis | 11 | 7.5 | 7.5 | signal |
| 35 | Subarachnoid Haemorrhage | 10 | 7.4 | 7.5 | signal |
| 36 | Dyskinesia | 39 | 7.3 | 7.4 | signal |
| 37 | Hallucination, Visual | 20 | 7.2 | 7.3 | signal |
| 38 | Decreased Activity | 10 | 7.1 | 7.1 | signal |
| 39 | Abnormal Behaviour | 35 | 6.7 | 6.7 | signal |
| 40 | Gastric Haemorrhage | 10 | 6.6 | 6.6 | signal |
| 41 | Pancreatitis Acute | 19 | 6.5 | 6.5 | signal |
| 42 | Hallucination | 63 | 6.4 | 6.5 | signal |
| 43 | Hyponatraemia | 47 | 6.3 | 6.4 | signal |
| 44 | Altered State Of Consciousness | 18 | 6.3 | 6.4 | signal |
| 45 | Rhabdomyolysis | 34 | 6.2 | 6.3 | signal |
| 46 | Pallor | 22 | 6.1 | 6.2 | signal |
| 47 | Metastases To Lung | 9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | signal |
| 48 | Electrocardiogram Qt Prolonged | 28 | 5.9 | 6.0 | signal |
| 49 | Confusional State | 125 | 5.9 | 6.1 | signal |
| 50 | Syncope | 77 | 5.8 | 6.0 | signal |
| 51 | Aggression | 38 | 5.8 | 5.8 | signal |
| 52 | Hypokinesia | 11 | 5.7 | 5.8 | signal |
| 53 | Incontinence | 8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | signal |
| 54 | Cellulitis | 38 | 5.7 | 5.8 | signal |
| 55 | Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased | 22 | 5.7 | 5.7 | signal |
| 56 | Metastases To Liver | 13 | 5.6 | 5.6 | signal |
| 57 | Depressed Level Of Consciousness | 29 | 5.6 | 5.6 | signal |
| 58 | Metastases To Bone | 12 | 5.6 | 5.6 | signal |
| 59 | Leukocytosis | 13 | 5.5 | 5.5 | signal |
| 60 | Parkinsonism | 7 | 5.4 | 5.5 | signal |
| 61 | Hospice Care | 7 | 5.4 | 5.4 | signal |
| 62 | Restlessness | 26 | 5.4 | 5.4 | signal |
| 63 | Disorientation | 27 | 5.2 | 5.2 | signal |
| 64 | Abasia | 17 | 5.1 | 5.2 | signal |
| 65 | Cataract | 40 | 5.1 | 5.2 | signal |
| 66 | Petechiae | 7 | 5.1 | 5.1 | signal |
| 67 | Aphasia | 20 | 5.0 | 5.0 | signal |
| 68 | Epilepsy | 20 | 5.0 | 5.0 | signal |
| 69 | Cerebral Infarction | 16 | 5.0 | 5.0 | signal |
| 70 | Herpes Zoster | 37 | 4.9 | 4.9 | signal |
| 71 | Subdural Haematoma | 9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | signal |
| 72 | Dizziness Postural | 6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | signal |
| 73 | Unresponsive To Stimuli | 16 | 4.7 | 4.7 | signal |
| 74 | Sedation | 16 | 4.7 | 4.7 | signal |
| 75 | Encephalopathy | 15 | 4.6 | 4.7 | signal |
| 76 | Dysphagia | 57 | 4.6 | 4.6 | signal |
| 77 | Motor Dysfunction | 6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | signal |
| 78 | Muscle Rigidity | 7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | signal |
| 79 | Cognitive Disorder | 27 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 80 | Dysstasia | 17 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 81 | Rectal Haemorrhage | 25 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 82 | Urinary Incontinence | 17 | 4.4 | 4.4 | signal |
| 83 | Fall | 190 | 4.3 | 4.6 | signal |
| 84 | Therapy Non-responder | 25 | 4.3 | 4.3 | signal |
| 85 | Somnolence | 112 | 4.2 | 4.4 | signal |
| 86 | Dehydration | 74 | 4.2 | 4.3 | signal |
| 87 | Faeces Discoloured | 12 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 88 | Femur Fracture | 17 | 4.2 | 4.2 | signal |
| 89 | Liver Function Test Abnormal | 16 | 4.1 | 4.2 | signal |
| 90 | Hemiparesis | 9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | signal |
| 91 | Speech Disorder | 27 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 92 | Cyanosis | 8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | signal |
| 93 | Head Injury | 16 | 3.8 | 3.9 | signal |
| 94 | Transient Ischaemic Attack | 17 | 3.8 | 3.8 | signal |
| 95 | Sluggishness | 5 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 96 | Mania | 8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 97 | Drug Level Increased | 8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 98 | Apathy | 7 | 3.7 | 3.7 | signal |
| 99 | Neurotoxicity | 8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 100 | Hepatic Function Abnormal | 17 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 101 | Bedridden | 6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | signal |
| 102 | Mobility Decreased | 32 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 103 | Jaundice | 12 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 104 | Chromaturia | 10 | 3.4 | 3.4 | signal |
| 105 | Loss Of Consciousness | 56 | 3.3 | 3.4 | signal |
| 106 | Hip Fracture | 14 | 3.3 | 3.3 | signal |
| 107 | Personality Change | 4 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 108 | Cholestasis | 8 | 3.2 | 3.2 | signal |
| 109 | Hypotonia | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | no signal |
| 110 | Product Use Complaint | 6 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 111 | International Normalised Ratio Increased | 11 | 2.9 | 2.9 | signal |
| 112 | Generalised Tonic-clonic Seizure | 6 | 2.8 | 2.8 | signal |
| 113 | Choking | 7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 114 | Coma | 17 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 115 | Prescribed Underdose | 7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | signal |
| 116 | Drug Abuse | 29 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 117 | Paranoia | 6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 118 | Medication Error | 19 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 119 | Psychotic Disorder | 10 | 2.6 | 2.6 | signal |
| 120 | Schizophrenia | 4 | 2.5 | 2.5 | no signal |
| 121 | Dystonia | 6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | no signal |
| 122 | Activities Of Daily Living Impaired | 6 | 2.3 | 2.3 | no signal |
| 123 | Central Nervous System Lesion | 4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 124 | Prostatic Specific Antigen Increased | 4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | no signal |
| 125 | Anger | 9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 126 | Application Site Pruritus | 6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | no signal |
| 127 | Glycosylated Haemoglobin Increased | 6 | 1.8 | 1.8 | no signal |
| 128 | Application Site Erythema | 6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 129 | Akathisia | 3 | 1.7 | 1.7 | no signal |
| 130 | Tardive Dyskinesia | 6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 131 | Serotonin Syndrome | 4 | 1.6 | 1.6 | no signal |
| 132 | Extrapyramidal Disorder | 5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 133 | Suicide Attempt | 12 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 134 | Lung Neoplasm Malignant | 8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | no signal |
| 135 | Product Adhesion Issue | 6 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 136 | Withdrawal Syndrome | 7 | 1.3 | 1.3 | no signal |
| 137 | Drug Prescribing Error | 3 | 1.2 | 1.2 | no signal |
| 138 | Myelosuppression | 5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | no signal |
| 139 | Wrong Technique In Drug Usage Process | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | no signal |