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Cognex

Cognex is used for:

Treating mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer disease.

Cognex is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of a substance (acetylcholine) thought to be low in the brains of Alzheimer patients.

Do NOT use Cognex if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cognex or to similar medications
• you have had yellowing of the skin or eyes or abnormal liver function tests during previous use of Cognex

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Cognex :

Some medical conditions may interact with Cognex . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have heart problems (eg, slow or irregular heartbeat), low blood pressure, stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, ulcer), breathing problems (eg, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), seizures (eg, epilepsy), or metabolic disease
• if you have Parkinson disease, urinary blockage, liver problems or abnormal liver function tests, or a history of yellowing of the skin or eyes
• if you have growths or increased pressure in the head, or if you have a head injury

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cognex . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Theophyllines because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) because risk of ulcers may be increased
• Cholinergic agonists (eg, bethanechol), cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, donepezil), or succinylcholine because actions and side effects of both medicines may be increased
• Fluvoxamine because actions and side effects of Cognex may be increased
• Anticholinergics (eg, benztropine) because effectiveness may be decreased by Cognex

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cognex may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Cognex :

Use Cognex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Cognex between meals. If minor stomach upset occurs, Cognex may be taken with meals or antacids. Notify your doctor if you start taking Cognex with meals.
• Cognex works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose of Cognex , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cognex .

Important safety information:

• Cognex may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Cognex . Using Cognex alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using Cognex .
• LAB TESTS, including liver function tests, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Cognex with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is unknown if Cognex can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Cognex during pregnancy. It is unknown if Cognex is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Cognex .

Possible side effects of Cognex :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Agitation; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; flushing; gas; indigestion; loose stools; loss of appetite; muscle pain or weakness; nausea; stuffy nose; tremor; vomiting; weight loss.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black tarry stools; chest pain; chills; confusion; decreased urination; fainting; fever; loss of coordination; mental or mood changes; numbness or pain or arm or leg; pale stool; seizures; severe headache, nausea, one-sided weakness, vomiting, or dizziness; slow or irregular heartbeat; suicidal thoughts; unusual muscle movements; vision or speech changes; worsening of dementia; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include seizures; severe dizziness; severe nausea or vomiting; slow heart rate; sweating.

Store Cognex at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Cognex out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Cognex , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Cognex is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cognex . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.