A 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease presents with moderate cognitive impairment (MMSE score of 15). The patient has been prescribed memantine. The patient has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and frequently takes antacids to manage occasional heartburn. Should memantine be continued, or should an alternative treatment be considered? Please answer at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point (Specific).

A 78-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease presents with moderate cognitive impairment (MMSE score of 15). The patient has been prescribed memantine. The patient has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and frequently takes antacids to manage occasional heartburn. Should memantine be continued, or should an alternative treatment be considered? Please answer at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point (Specific).

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