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Galantamine, sold under the brand name Razadyne among others, is a medication used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It may be used in dementia with Lewy bodies if other treatments are not tolerated. In mild cognitive impairment it may worsen outcomes. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effect include arrhythmias, depression, diarrhea, sleepiness, hallucinationss, high blood pressure, and tremor. Other side effects may include gastrointestinal bleeding, urinary retention, seizures, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome. It is an anticholinesterase inhibitor which increases acetylcholine at cholinergic synapses in the brain.

Galantamine was approved for medical use in the United States in 2001. It is available as a generic medication. In the United Kingdom it costs the NHS up to £80 for 4 weeks as of 2021. This amount in the United States costs about 66 USD.