People's Pharmacy

Cognex

Generic Name:tacrine

Revised:4/1/2000

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Overview

Although Cognex is by no means a brand-new drug, it has only recently been approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

This medication is not a cure, and not all patients respond well.

For some, however, Cognex can slow the mental deterioration associated with this dread disease.

A smaller proportion, perhaps 5 or 10 percent, may experience dramatic improvement.

These individuals may regain the ability to recognize family members or to participate in the daily life of the family, feeding and dressing themselves, for example. Such improvements, while not permanent, are usually welcome.