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Is memantine used for Parkinson's disease? Examining its role in therapy

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While memantine is primarily an FDA-approved medication for moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease, its use for Parkinson's disease (PD) is an off-label and less-established area of treatment. Research has explored if and how memantine might address specific cognitive and motor symptoms associated with PD, yielding mixed results and highlighting its limited role in current practice.