Memantine and White blood cell count increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

White blood cell count increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Memantine (memantine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Fluoxetine, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have White blood cell count increased when taking Memantine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 10,128 people who have side effects when taking Memantine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Memantine?

Memantine has active ingredients of memantine. It is often used in alzheimer's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 10,266 Memantine users. Check the latest studies of Memantine.

What is White blood cell count increased?

White blood cell count increased is found to be associated with 1,788 drugs and 2,651 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of White blood cell count increased.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

10,128 people reported to have side effects when taking Memantine.
Among them, 35 people (0.35%) have White blood cell count increased.

Could Memantine cause White blood cell count increased?

Among these 35 people:

How long have people been on Memantine when they have White blood cell count increased? *

What is the gender of people who have White blood cell count increased when taking Memantine? *

female: 45.45 %
male: 54.55 %

What is the age of people who have White blood cell count increased when taking Memantine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Memantine? *

What are other side effects people have besides White blood cell count increased? *

Blood Urea Increased: 7 people, 20.00%
Fever: 7 people, 20.00%
C-Reactive Protein Increased: 7 people, 20.00%
Drowsiness: 7 people, 20.00%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 17.14%
Joint Pain: 6 people, 17.14%
Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased: 5 people, 14.29%
Pneumonia: 5 people, 14.29%
Haemoglobin Decreased: 5 people, 14.29%
Alanine Aminotransferase Increased: 5 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 5 people, 14.29%
Infection: 4 people, 11.43%
Depression: 4 people, 11.43%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 4 people, 11.43%
Pain: 4 people, 11.43%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 3 people, 8.57%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 3 people, 8.57%
Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 2 people, 5.71%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 5.71%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 2 people, 5.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on memantine (the active ingredients of Memantine) and Memantine (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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